Gas leak forces Newent shops evacuation
A number of shops have been evacuated after a gas leak at a takeaway restaurant in Gloucestershire.
Emergency services were called to The Newent Tandoori in Broad Street, Newent, at about 11:30 BST following reports of a smell of gas.
Police said fire crews had to force their way into four neighbouring flats but no-one was found to be in.
The road was cordoned off for more than an hour while police and fire crews dealt with the incident.
A spokesperson for Gloucestershire County Council said fire crews had to break the restaurant's window to allow a gas engineer to gain access.
A team from Wales and West Utilities was sent to investigate.
A company spokesperson said properties and businesses in the immediate area were evacuated by the emergency services as a precautionary measure.
The road was reopened and the cordon was lifted at 12:45 BST.