Around 55 people were evacuated from their homes in Rochdale after a car crashed into a house and caused a confirmed gas leak on Saturday morning.
Greater Manchester Police said they were called to reports of a vehicle colliding with a property on Halifax Road at around 2.55am on Saturday, October 31. The collision led to a confirmed gas leak, the force said.
Evacuation and Cordon
Up to 55 people were evacuated following the incident, and a 50-metre cordon was put in place while investigations were ongoing. Halifax Road was closed off on Saturday morning.
In a social media post, Greater Manchester Police for Rochdale said: "Emergency services are responding to an incident on Halifax Road, Rochdale, following a vehicle collision with a property at around 2:25am which has caused a confirmed gas leak."
Road Reopened
The police statement added: "Around 55 people have been evacuated and a 50-metre cordon is in place. The road remains closed while emergency services carry out their work."
It is understood the road has since reopened. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service have been approached for further information.
