Residents evacuated after large gas leak in Wixams

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue are asking people to avoid the area

Author: Scarlett Bawden-GaulPublished 21st Sep 2021

A large high pressure gas main leak near The Causeway at Wixams.

People are being urged not to go near the area, with Bedfordshire Fire and rescue are responding to the incident.

They have also confirmed roads around the area are still closed.

Local schools have been advised of closures and expected delays for buses and parents collecting their children.

Local residents have been evacuated for their safety.

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