Gas Leak Chaos After Car Crashes Into Widnes Gas Substation

A car smash into a gas substation in Widnes sparked a major gas leak, causing panic and disruption on Queensbury Way. Fire crews from Widnes and Penketh raced to the scene with two engines in tow to tackle the emergency.

Evacuations and Gas Cuts Hit Homes

The crash led to a serious gas leak, forcing several nearby homes to be evacuated immediately. Residents in the Dutton and Upton Rocks areas of Widnes face a temporary gas shutdown as engineers scramble to fix the breach.

Stuck Without Gas? Here’s What To Do

  • If you live in the affected zones and face problems due to the gas cut, ring Cadent’s emergency line on 0800 111 999 for help.

Emergency teams and gas experts are working round the clock to secure the area and restore gas safely. Stay tuned for updates as the situation develops.

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