10:18

Following reports of a chemical leak in the Trafford Park area of Manchester, we have dispatched a large number of resources to the scene. We are currently assessing the situation and working with other members of the emergency services.

Updates will follow and will published through our social media channels.

11.33 UPDATE

At 09.30 this morning, following reports of a chemical leak at an industrial site on Tenax Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, 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.

Residents and businesses are being advised to keep all windows and doors closed while emergency services work to contain the situation.

15.30 UPDATE

We can confirm that we have deescalated from a Major Incident after a chemical leak at an industrial site on Tenax Road, Trafford Park, Manchester. Resources were scaled back to support the ongoing operation by Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service however, the incident has now closed down with all NWAS resources leaving site.

Our protocols require us to deploy enough vehicles to support a large-scale incident; fortunately, they weren’t required on this occasion. One patient has been taken to hospital for further assessment.

The risk to the public from the leak has been determined to be low; however, if anyone in the local area suffers symptoms including breathlessness, wheezing or bluing of the lips and fingers, you are advised to seek medical help via NHS 111 online – 111.nhs.uk.

We want to thank the local community for their patience while emergency services continue to deal with the situation.