A road was closed yesterday as emergency services dealt with a gas leak in St Bees.
Police were contacted shortly before 7.55pm yesterday, Tuesday, May 7, with a report of a gas leak coming from a property on the B5345 near to Wood Lane.
Emergency services were in liaison with gas engineers and the road was closed, with drivers asked to avoid the area.
Nearby residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed until the incident was resolved.