Gas explosion avoided in industrial estate following leaking propane cannisters

Leaking propane cannisters led to the fire service having to be called to a Shropshire industrial estate on Thursday morning.

By Richard Williams

Published Mar 30, 2023

Last updated Mar 30, 2023

The incident in the trading estate in Beveley Road, Oakengates occurred just before 10am.

A spokesperson from Shropshire Fire and Rescue said: ""At 09:58 on Thursday, 30 March, 2023, SFRS Fire Control received a call reporting an incident classified as Gas Leak in Telford .

"One fire appliance was mobilised from Wellington. The incident involved two 57kg propane cylinders with a small gas leak. Crews isolated cylinders."

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