Gas Leak In Rothwell Prompts Emergency Response

A business premises in Rothwell town centre had to be evacuated after a gas leak early this morning.

Firefighters were called to the building on Market Hill at around 12.20am.

A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service told HFM: “The property was evacuated as a precaution and firefighters entered the premises wearing breathing apparatus, isolated the leak and used a gas detector to check the air quality.

“Crews left the scene, having handed over to a responsible person, at around 1.15am.”

Fire crews at the scene Pic: David Higgs