Several homes evacuated due to 'serious gas leak'

Homes were evacuated on Wednesday afternoon due to a "serious gas leak". Aber Road in Pricetown, Bridgend was temporarily closed to traffic due to the leak while several homes were evacuated as a safety precaution.

People needing shelter were briefly accommodated at the nearby memorial hall. Meanwhile, vehicles on the A4061 were diverted in order to cross to the other side of the valley. Wales and West Utilities and fire crews were at the scene and urgent repairs were taken immediately. People were told they could return to their homes at around 6.30pm on Wednesday evening.