Emergency services are dealing with an ongoing chemical incident in Rochdale.
Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service were called to Mellor Street at around 4:20pm this afternoon.
The road is closed in both directions between College Road & Spotland Road, say GMP Rochdale.
** Road Closure ** Mellor Street Rochdale between College Road and Spotland Road/Spotland Bridge whilst Fire Brigade deal with a chemical spill
— Rochdale Police (GMP) (@GMPRochdale) June 8, 2022
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Just after 4:20pm this afternoon (Wednesday 8 June) we were called to attend an incident at a commercial premises on Mellor Street, Rochdale, involving chemical leakage from a container onto concrete hardstanding.
“Five fire engines and appliances from Rochdale, Heywood, and Bury fire stations were quickly mobilised to the scene. Occupants of the surrounding properties were evacuated as a precaution, and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel and specialist equipment to tackle the incident.
“GMFRS crews remain at the scene at this time.”
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