ROADS are currently closed as emergency services deal with a gas leak.

An incident this evening which has caused a gas leak has resulted in road closures from Branch Road to Milking Lane.

The police are currently at the scene and have asked for motorists to avoid the area.

A spokesman said: “We are currently dealing with an incident resulting in a gas leak around Duchess Street and Greenbank Terrace.

“Please avoid the area as road closures are in place from Branch Road to Milking Lane.

“No vehicles will be allowed in the area.”

Updates to follow.