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Neighbouring buildings have been evacuated as a precaution and road closures are in place

ByEmma StanleyNorth West
  • Published1 hour ago

A gas leak caused by a car crashing into a restaurant in Liverpool city centre has led to road closures and the evacuation of neighbouring buildings.

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.