BUILDINGS have been evacuated in Launceston following reports of a gas leak in Pennygillam Industrial Estate, Launceston.

Emergency services are currently responding. Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service are managing the incident while police are on the scene assisting with road closures, local evacuations and cordons.

A 500 metre cordon is currently in place from the site which includes the closure of the A30 in both directions. Highways England are putting diversions in place for vehicles.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Properties within 200m have been evacuated, within the wider cordon the public are asked to stay inside and keep doors and windows shut.

“The public are advised to stay away from the area at this time and to expect some congestion as people find alternative routes.”

Updates as we have them.