Traffic after 'gas escape' in Wakefield

Traffic is expected in Wakefield as engineers deal with a gas escape.

Wakefield Council said the incident was affecting Black Road, at the junction with Kirkthorpe Lane.

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Black Road

In a tweet, the council said: "Gas escape on Black Road, at the junction with Kirkthorpe Lane. Repair works ongoing in bus lane. Potential disruption to traffic flow"

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