Car fractures gas main after hitting building in Telford

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 11:30 · Archive

A car collided with a building on an industrial estate in Telford, fracturing a gas main.

A car collided with a building on the Stafford Park 7 industrial estate in Telford on Friday, 30 October at 11.19pm, fracturing a gas main. Two fire appliances and a specialist rescue tender were dispatched from Telford Central and Wellington stations. Firefighters established a safety cordon around the site to protect the surrounding area.

The impact ruptured a gas line, causing an active leak. Due to the high risk posed by the leaking gas, firefighters could not safely approach the vehicle to disconnect its electrical system and render it electrically safe. West Mercia Police and National Grid representatives attended to assist with road closures and site safety.

Cadent gas engineers took over the scene to isolate the leak and undertake repairs to the gas main.

How it is being reported

• Police, firefighters and gas engineers called after car hits Telford building and fractures pipeThe incident fractured a gas pipeShropshire Star · 31 Oct, 10:58
• Car fractures gas main after colliding with building on Stafford ParkEmergency services were called to a late-night collision on the Stafford Park 7 industrial estate in Telford yesterday, following reports that a single vehicle had struck a building and ruptured a gas pipe.Shropshire Live · 31 Oct, 10:50

In this story: Telford · Stafford Park 7 · West Mercia Police · National Grid · Cadent

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