Hassocks incident: two fire engines attend scene after ‘strong smell of gas’ reported

By Lawrence Smith
Published 22nd Dec 2022, 12:11 BST
Updated 22nd Dec 2022, 13:09 BST
Hassocks residents have reported seeing a number of police vehicles and other emergency vehicles in the village. Photo: Lesley VangelovaHassocks residents have reported seeing a number of police vehicles and other emergency vehicles in the village. Photo: Lesley Vangelova
Hassocks residents have reported seeing a number of police vehicles and other emergency vehicles in the village. Photo: Lesley Vangelova
Hassocks residents reported seeing police cars and other emergency vehicles in the village earlier today (Thursday, December 22).

One resident said fire engines and police were spotted by Stonepound traffic lights.

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service told the Middy that they were called to reports of a strong smell of gas at Keymer Road, Hassocks, at 10.23am.

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A WSFRS spokesperson said: “Joint Fire Control sent two fire engines from Burgess Hill to the scene. Upon arrival firefighters evacuated a block of flats and ventilated the building once the gas supply was isolated. Crews also requested the assistance of Sussex Police to control the traffic.