"Police have ordered evacuations in a UK town centre after the discovery of a substance that could be hazardous. Reports were made at around 1pm this afternoon that a potentially hazardous substance had been found inside business premises. A cordon is currently in place in Baxter Gate in Loughborough after the incident. The premises in question, along with others nearby, have been evacuated as a precaution according to Leicestershire Police."
"Police officers came in here at about 2pm and they said close your doors and no one's allowed to come in or out, an eyewitness told Leicestershire Live. I haven't heard anything more. I tried to ask what was happening but they couldn't tell me. Outside there are many police officers, ambulances, firefighters - I'm not sure what they're all doing though. And I haven't seen the ambulances dealing with anyone. So for now I just have to stay inside and no customers can come in. I can't leave."
A potentially hazardous substance was discovered inside business premises on Baxter Gate in Loughborough around 1pm. Police established a cordon, ordered evacuations of the affected premises and nearby businesses, and implemented road closures. Leicestershire Police, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service responded to the incident. Bus routes were diverted and the public was asked to avoid the area. Images from the scene show multiple emergency vehicles. No serious injuries have been reported and emergency services continue to manage the situation while the area remains secured as a precaution.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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