Police cordon off business premises in ‘hazmat incident’
Emergency services, including fire and ambulance crews, are at the scene in Trafford Park, Stretford, Greater Manchester.
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Police have placed a cordon around a business site following reports of a “hazmat incident”.
Emergency services, including fire and ambulance crews, are at the scene in Trafford Park, Stretford, Greater Manchester.
North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) said it followed its major incident protocol and sent multiple resources following reports of a chemical leak.
No injuries have been reported and everyone at the business, based in Tenax Road, has been accounted for, said Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
In a statement, GMP said: “At around 9am today GMP received reports of a hazmat incident at a business premises on Tenax Road in Trafford Park.
“Officers are currently at the scene along with colleagues from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and North West Ambulance Service.
“There has been no reported injuries and everyone at the business premises has been accounted for.
“A 300m cordon is currently in place, with residents and business being advised on health grounds to close all doors and windows while investigations continue.
“A number of surrounding roads have been closed as a precaution.”
In a statement, NWAS said: “Following reports of a chemical leak at an industrial site on Tenax Road, North West Ambulance Service enacted its major incident protocol and sent multiple resources to the scene. This includes its hazardous area response team and operational commanders.
“Very quickly, we have been able to account for all potential patients, assessing more than a dozen people. Nobody has required further treatment.”