Gas leak in Kendal leaves four people in hospital
It was detected in the Wattsfield Road area late last night
Four people have been taken to hospital after a carbon monoxide alarm picked up a gas leak in Kendal.
Emergency services were called to the Wattsfield Road area late last night.
Nine homes were evacuated for a time but a major operation's since been stood down.
A Cumbria Police spokesperson said:
"A multi-agency operation has been undertaken this morning following the discovery of a gas leak in a residential area of Kendal.
"Police were contacted at 11:55pm yesterday (4 April) by Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service, who had received reports of a gas leak in the area of Wattsfield Road.
"As a precaution, nine homes were evacuated while enquires by fire officers and Cadent Gas were conducted. Four people were taken to hospital for treatment by North West Ambulance Service after reporting they were feeling unwell.
"The gas leak has been identified and isolated, with seven of the nine properties deemed safe for evacuated residents to return.
"A reception centre was activated for those who were evacuated, many of which have now returned safely to their homes.
"The initial gas leak was discovered due to a fully working and maintained carbon monoxide alarm in one of the affected homes. This incident underlines the importance of ensuring your home has working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms which enables quick detection and ultimately can save lives."