Residents Evacuated in Maldon Due to Significant Gas Leak on Wantz Road
### Essex Gas Leak: Residents Evacuated in Maldon as Authorities Respond
Residents on Wantz Road in Maldon have been evacuated following a significant gas leak in the area. The incident prompted local authorities to issue warnings for nearby residents to stay away as emergency services worked at the scene.
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that firefighters are actively addressing the gas leak. "Maldon's firefighters are at the scene of a gas leak in Wantz Road. Firefighters have evacuated 10 properties and a 25-metre cordon is in place. Cadent are on the scene. Please avoid the area and give crews and Cadent space to work," they stated.
The evacuation involved ten properties, underlining the seriousness of the situation. Emergency teams have established a 25-metre cordon around the leak, emphasizing public safety as they manage the ongoing incident.
Authorities continue to advise the public to avoid the area while crews and Cadent address the situation.