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Published: 10:10 pm December 31, 2023
Updated: 11:37 am October 8, 2025
Road Traffic Collision Triggers Gas Leak in Widnes, Prompting Evacuations of 2,000 people

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In a concerning incident, a road traffic collision in Widnes resulted in a gas leak after a vehicle collided with a gas substation. Emergency services, including two fire engines from Widnes and Penketh, swiftly responded to the scene on Queensbury Way.

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The impact of the collision caused a significant gas leak, necessitating the immediate evacuation of several households in the vicinity. As a precautionary measure, authorities estimate that a substantial number of homes, particularly in the Dutton and Upton Rocks areas of Widnes, will be temporarily without gas while engineers work diligently to mitigate the leak.

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