Homes evacuated after car crashes into Shrewsbury house and causes gas leak
Summary
- A car crashed into the back of a house on Upper Road in Shrewsbury on 14 November 2026, causing a gas leak.
- A number of homes were evacuated, with a refuge area set up at Meole Brace Bowling Club for residents unable to access their homes.
- West Mercia Police closed Upper Road and Hereford Road, and residents reported the cordon lifted by about 16:00 GMT the same day.
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- West Mercia Police put a cordon in place after being called to the property at about 13:38 GMT and closed roads for the emergency services.
- Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it attended the house.
- Neighbour Lucie Plant said she could smell gas from her window and was told by police to prepare to evacuate.
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Homes evacuated after car crashes into house and causes gas leak
bbc.com· 18h
A BBC News article reports that a car crashed into the back of a house in Shrewsbury, causing a gas leak and prompting the evacuation of a number of homes. West Mercia Police put a cordon in place and closed Upper Road and Hereford Road, with residents reporting the cordon down by 16:00 GMT on Saturday.
