Emergency services are currently dealing with a serious incident in a Derbyshire town. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the incident at 8.07am on Ollersett Avenue in New Mills.
Firefighters from New Mills, Glossop, Whaley Bridge and Buxton with the command support unit are on scene. Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service are also at the scene. Local residents are asked to avoid the area, and keep windows and doors closed.
Local reports indicate there was a sound like an explosion. A resident said: “That explains the awful bang this morning, it shook our road. I hope everyone is ok. Absolute respect for the extremely quick response of the emergency services.”
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11:30Joseph Ash
‘Gas explosion’
A spokesperson for New Mills Town Council said: “As many are already aware there has sadly been a gas explosion on Ollsersett Avenue. The emergency services are tending to the situation and it is advisable for people to stay away from the area if possible.”
11:00Joseph Ash
Gas network company at the scene
Represenatives from Cadent, the UK’s largest gas distribution network, are at the scene assisting Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service.
This follow an explosion at a property in New Mills.
10:54Joseph Ash
12 properties evacuated
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) are still dealing with an explosion in New Mills. The cause of the explosion is still being investigated.
A spokesperson for DFRS said: “Twelve properties in the surrounding area have been evacuated. Those who have been evacuated from their properties are asked to attend New Mills Leisure Centre to register that they have been evacuated.
“Other local residents are asked to keep their windows and doors closed while emergency services deal with the incident. The air ambulance is on the scene.”
10:38Joseph Ash
‘Millions of sirens’
One local living near New Mills said: “I wondered what the million sirens where bundling down the A6, I really hope every one is ok.”
Derbyshire police and Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service are urging people to avoid the area.
10:21Key Event
Explosion at a house
High Peak Borough Council have released a statement offering support to affected families.
A spokesperson for HPBC said: “Following an explosion at a property in New Mills, a rest centre for affected residents is available at New Mills Leisure Centre. Anyone affected should to go to the Leisure Centre where the Derbyshire Emergency Volunteers will be able to help.”
10:11Joseph Ash
Street being evacuated
A local has reported that the street is currently being evacuated.
This follows a “serious incident” that has prompted a large emergency service response in New Mills.
10:04Joseph Ash
Public urged to avoid area
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