A GAS leak at Saxon Business Park in Stoke Prior, which led to workers being evacuated and a 200 metre cordon put in place, has now been resolved.

Police were called to reports of a lorry hitting a gas main at 1.38pm today (Monday, August 14). 

All staff who work on the Hanbury Road site were evacuated while firefighters from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service dealt with the incident. 

Group Commander George Marshall said earlier: “We are currently dealing with an on-going incident in Bromsgrove involving a gas leak.

"All affected properties have been evacuated and a 200 metre cordon has been put in place.

“The leak has now been isolated and the emergency services are working with gas engineers to make the area safe.

"As a precaution, we encourage local residents to keep their doors and windows closed until incident has concluded.”

West Mercia Police put a cordon in place and evacuated buildings within the area whilst services managed the leak.

The gas leak was resolved by 5pm, with residents informed it was now safe to re-open windows and doors.