Maidstone Road Shut After Gas Main Blaze Sparks Chaos
Maidstone Road in Sutton Valance is closed after a gas main caught fire near the Leeds Road and Chartway Street junction. Fire crews rushed to the scene in the early hours and have been battling the blaze since.
Emergency Services Tackle Blaze
Firefighters arrived around 11pm on Thursday and remain on site. Southern Gas Networks are carrying out emergency isolation works to control the situation.
Power Cut Hits Local Residents
Nearby homes have lost power as a safety precaution while repairs continue. Drivers are urged to find alternative routes to avoid the area.
