Cardiff city centre evacuation
Parts of Cardiff city centre were cordoned off today following reports of a gas leak in WH Smith on Queen Street. Five fire trucks were sent to the scene with shops evacuated and people told to stay away.
Cardiff's Queen Street closed and shops evacuated
Emergency services are currently responding to reports of a gas leak in WH Smith in Cardiff City Centre. A large section of Queen Street has been cordoned off with shops evacuated.
It's reportedly causing "major confusion" among shoppers and office workers this lunchtime, with people told to avoid the area.
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