Gas leak at Exeter hospital

Part of the Royal Devon and Exeter hospital has been closed because of a gas leak.

A mechanical digger has caused a large gas leak in the road.

Fire crews and the gas board are on site.

Eight wards in the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre have been evacuated.

Patients who were scheduled to come in for an outpatient appointment are being asked not to come in.

People who require urgent clinical attention should ring their GP or the emergency service for assistance.