Emergency services have this evening sealed off the centre of Penrith following a gas leak incident that has seen one man taken to hospital as emergency services and gas engineers remain on the scene.
Cumbria Police are currently supporting Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service alter a reported gas leak in the area of Little Dockray in Penrith.
Police were called to the report at 7:29pm today (16th January) and are continuing to assist the fire service with road closures and cordons around the town centre preventing public access.
Closures are in place on Devonshire Street, Corn Market, King Street and Little Dockray to both vehicles and pedestrians.
Cumbria Police have confirmed One male has been taken to Cumberland Infirmary as a precaution this evening after earlier unconfirmed reports of a potential fatality.