A major incident has been declared in St Leonards-on-Sea following the discovery of explosive chemicals inside a residential property on the A259 Marina, prompting a large-scale emergency response and the evacuation of nearby residents.
The incident began on Thursday, 20 March, when Sussex Police were called to the address after reports of suspected hazardous substances. As the situation escalated, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was deployed to assess the threat.
Following a detailed assessment, the EOD confirmed that the chemicals posed an immediate risk to life, prompting authorities to establish a 100-metre safety cordon. The cordon stretches from Caves Road to Sussex Road, and includes some properties on West Hill Road.
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Residents Urged to Evacuate Immediately
Police officers conducted door-to-door visits within the cordon zone, urging residents to evacuate as a precaution.
