Residential street taped off as fire crews respond to 'gas leak'

Fire crews are at the scene of a suspected gas leak in Stockport.

Petersburg Road in Edgeley has been taped off. At least one fire engine has been pictured at the scene.

The Manchester Evening News understands that some local residents may have had to evacuate their homes. The exact nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed.

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The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has been contacted for details.

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