Care Home in Swanage Evacuated Amid Emergency Response

 
The road remains closed, and local bus services are being diverted as emergency services manage the incident.

Southern Gas Networks (SGN) and Further Statements

A spokesperson for SGN, Katie Lobban, confirmed that their engineers were called to the scene as the National Gas Emergency Service for the south of England. The team is currently awaiting access to the building to conduct safety checks.

Group manager Neil Tidball from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service stated: “Firefighters are working with Dorset Police, South West Ambulance Service, and other partners to resolve this incident.

Dorset Police have not yet released further details but have taken control of the scene. Swanage Town Council stated that they are focusing efforts on assisting the emergency response and are unable to comment further.

Ongoing Investigation

As the investigation continues, emergency crews remain on site. Authorities are advising residents and commuters to avoid the area and follow official updates.