Major incident declared in Kingsbridge in Devon

Explosion Fears Spark Evacuation in Kingsbridge

Police rushed to Church Street, Kingsbridge, at 11:50 am after reports of possible explosions from a suspected gas leak or electrical fault beneath the road.

Area Locked Down, Residents Moved to Safety

Authorities shut down Church Street and evacuated around 25 locals from nearby properties. Temporary shelter is being organised for those affected.

No Injuries But Emergency Services On High Alert

Firefighters, police, and gas and electric engineers are on the scene tackling the potential hazard. No injuries have been reported so far.

The public is warned to steer clear of the area while crews work to secure the site.

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