Gas leak from lorry in Oldham prompts local evacuation

Emergency services respond to chemical leak in Greater Manchester

Emergency services were deployed to address a chemical and gas leak from a gas tanker HGV in Oldham, Greater Manchester, on Wednesday afternoon. Video footage shared on social media captured a luminous orange vapour rising from the tanker shortly after 3pm. The incident prompted a cleanup effort to mitigate the effects of the chemical reaction and ensure public safety.

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