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Homes evacuated in 'major' gas leak

Homes have been evacuated after a 'major' gas leak in Stourbridge.

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West Midlands Fire Service said that a 'small number' of properties had been evacuated, and that they have closed Hayes Lane between Saltbrook Road and Stour Vale Road while they deal with the incident.

The road has been sealed off 50 metres either side of the leak near the Saltbrook End pub. The house was empty at the time, West Midlands Fire Service said.

National Grid workers are currently on the scene isolating the gas.

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