A suspected oxygen tank leak at a sewage plant has sparked an emergency response – with fire engines rushing to the scene.
Cops scrambled to a sewage plant in Plymouth at 9.35am this morning following reports of a leak.
Cops at the scene in Plymouth
They have been joined at the scene by at least two fire engines – with the road outside the plant closed in both directions.
A witness told the Plymouth Herald: “Fire engines and police. Can’t see smoke. Two fire engines from what I can see.
Another locals said they saw a “mass gathering of fire trucks and police cars at the sewage plant”.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said: “We are currently in attendance at the sewage works at Wolseley Road, Plymouth, after reports of a possible oxygen tank leak.”
A police spokesperson said that emergency crews are assessing the leak.
There is not thought to be any danger to the public at this stage.
More to follow.
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