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Homes evacuated near Llanwrtyd Wells due to tanker gas leak | |
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Homes are being evacuated near Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, because of a tanker leaking gas. | |
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service says the tanker is at a depot on Llandovery Road. | Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service says the tanker is at a depot on Llandovery Road. |
Two fire crews and a water bowser have been sent to the scene while other agencies are also attending. | Two fire crews and a water bowser have been sent to the scene while other agencies are also attending. |
A fire service spokesman said: "The lorry tanker is leaking a large quantity of gas. We are in the process of evacuating homes nearby." | A fire service spokesman said: "The lorry tanker is leaking a large quantity of gas. We are in the process of evacuating homes nearby." |
An 800m cordon has been set up on a country lane off the main A483 Llandovery Road, south of the town. | An 800m cordon has been set up on a country lane off the main A483 Llandovery Road, south of the town. |
The Environment Agency have sent officers as a precaution to advise the fire service but said it was being treated as a safety incident. | The Environment Agency have sent officers as a precaution to advise the fire service but said it was being treated as a safety incident. |
More to follow. | More to follow. |