Evacuations in Liverpool city centre after car crash causes gas leak
A car crashed into a restaurant in Liverpool city centre, resulting in a gas leak and the evacuation of nearby buildings. Emergency services are on the scene, and road closures have been implemented to manage the situation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights local public safety concerns and infrastructure disruption in a major UK city.
Image source, Ben Saunders Image caption, Neighbouring buildings have been evacuated as a precaution and road closures are in place
A car has crashed into a restaurant in Liverpool city centre causing road closures due to a gas leak.
The incident happened at about 12:30 GMT on North John Street when a Peugeot car hit the window of Tiger Rock Restaurant, Merseyside Police said.
The driver stayed at the scene and there is no indication that this was a deliberate act, the force said.
Three people who had been in the restaurant at the time of the crash were assessed for minor injuries, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said.
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