Popular UK shopping centre is evacuated over ‘gas leak' fears as emergency crews swoop
SHOP CHAOS Popular UK shopping centre is evacuated over 'gas leak' fears as emergency crews swoop
A POPULAR shopping centre has been evacuated amid fears of a gas leak.
Chatham Dockside in Kent was evacuated after a "strong gal-like" smell was reported in the air.
The Odeon cinema and Costa Coffee were closed around 1pm.
An office nearby was also evacuated, with staff told to work from home.
Around 40 workers were sighted waiting to be let back in this afternoon, KentOnline reported.
Emergency crews are on site to check for a possible gas leak.
The rest of the businesses remain open.
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