Homes in Huddersfield evacuated after 'small' explosion

It happened in Bradford Road overnight

Bradford Road
Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 8th Dec 2021

A number of homes in Huddersfield were evacuated overnight after a small explosion in Bradford Road.

Emergency services were called to the Hillhouse area of the the town at around two o'clock on Wednesday morning to reports of a damage at a property.

West Yorkshire Police say a small number of people were rehoused and have confirmed no-one was injured in the blast.

They're now warning drivers to expect disruption in the Bradford Road area, with a section between Honoria Street and Eleanor Street still closed.

Investigations into what caused the explosion are underway.

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