M&S store evacuated after carbon dioxide leak
The Weymouth M&S store was evacuated following a carbon dioxide leak
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Customers in an M&S store were evacuated from the building following a carbon dioxide (CO2) leak.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said crews were called to reports of a "gas incident" on St Mary's Street in Weymouth shortly before 16:30 BST.
It said a refrigeration unit was found to be leaking CO2. The gas supply was successfully isolated and no-one was injured.
Witnesses posted on the Weymouth and Portland News and Views group describing having to leave the M&S store quickly after a loud noise.
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