Emergency services were called at 5.10pm today [12 November] to a report of a gas leak in the car park of McDonald’s restaurant at Penn Inn.

The restaurant and neighbouring Sainsbury’s has been evacuated. There are no casualties reported.

The site has been closed off and Penn Inn roundabout has been closed for the safety of the public.

Traffic diversions are in place but long delays are expected. Motorists are asked to avoid the area for the time being.

Transco are on scene dealing with the gas leak.