IKEA panic as customers evacuated after suspected 'gas leak'
dailystar.co.ukREAD MORE: 'Explosion' heard as huge smoke plume rises near Heathrow as houses evacuatedOne shopper said that the exit from the car park was 'gridlocked' with heavy traffic after the announcement.
A spokesman for the The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “Firefighters from Oldham, Hollins, Stalybridge and Ashton fire stations arrived quickly at the scene.
Crews have worked alongside emergency service colleagues to clear the area, including evacuating local businesses.“Road closures are in place, and people are being asked to avoid the area so that we can continue to work quickly.”Gary Roberts, Deputy Market Manager, IKEA Manchester said, “The safety of our customers and co-workers is always highest priority for IKEA.
We can confirm that IKEA Manchester was evacuated this afternoon after a gas leak was reported near to the store."The store will remain closed today and will re-open on Tuesday morning, owing to confirmation that it is safe to do so by local authorities.
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