Police have closed a road in Chippenham following a ‘major’ gas leak.
Hill Corner Road was closed in both directions between Malmesbury Road and Oaklands at around 3.30pm today (Tuesday, 13 September).
One fire crew appears to be in attendance, with gas engineers understood to be en route.
Police officers are standing guard over the section of road, preventing both pedestrians and motorists from passing through the closure.
It’s believed some local residents have also been evacuated from their homes.
One local told Wiltshire 999s that the leak seemed “major”, citing a loud high-pitched noise.
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