‘Chemical incident’ closes roads with neighbours warned to keep windows shut

Emergency workers are at the scene wearing protective gear (Picture: JMG PRESS)

People in Greater Manchester are being urged to keep their doors and windows closed amid a ‘chemical incident’.

Video from the Manchester Evening News appears to show orange fumes spewing out of a tanker on West End Street, Oldham, this afternoon.

Officials are trying to bring the ‘suspected chemical incident’ under control.

West End Street and Chadderton Way have been shut.

Emergency services, including an ambulance and a Hazardous Area Response Team, are on the scene. Firefighters have been on the road since 3.15pm.

A fire service spokesperson said: ‘Firefighters are working alongside partners to make the area safe with road closures in place.

‘The public are asked to avoid the area at this time and keep windows and doors closed if nearby.’

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