Reports of ‘gas leak’ in Corporation Street, Bolton

Firefighters, police and paramedics were called to Corporation Street at around 10:30am today, Sunday.

An area was cordoned off and Cadent Gas technicians were also called to deal with the incident. The incident was resolved in just over an hour.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “Just before 10.30am this morning, Sunday 18 August, three fire engines from Bolton North and Farnworth fire stations were called to a gas leak in Corporation Street, Bolton.

The incident was reported in Corporation Street (Image: Newsquest)

“The teams were quickly on site and examined the situation with a gas detector.

“They worked closely with Cadent Gas and the North West Ambulance Service to secure the area before departing after approximately one hour and 10 minutes.”

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Corporation Street is often busy on weekends as it is located right in front of the Market Place shopping centre in the city centre.

No serious injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

In an emergency, the public is encouraged to always call the emergency number 999 immediately if it is safe to do so.