Leicester: Homes evacuated after car crash causes gas leak
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Emergency services at the scene on Narborough Road
A small number of residents were evacuated after a car crashed into a takeaway and damaged a gas pipe.
The car was involved in a collision with another vehicle before ploughing into the Lucky Dragon in Narborough Road, Leicester, on Wednesday at about 18:40 GMT.
The car damaged a gas main, causing a leak, said gas company Cadent.
Engineers isolated the gas main to repair the pipe and residents returned safely to their homes.
Leicestershire Police confirmed no injuries were reported following the crash.
A force spokesperson added a small number of nearby properties were evacuated by the fire service afterwards.
The road was closed between Upperton Road and Imperial Avenue while emergency services responded.
Witnesses said they heard a bang and the smashing of a window.
The road was reopened shortly after 22:00 and people returned to their homes once the pipe was made safe.
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