FIREFIGHTERS and police officers have been called to a gas leak in Felixstowe.

Crews were called to the leak between Garrison Lane and Orwell Road at 5.49pm.

On arrival crews found a car on top of a ruptured gas main. Transco are in attendance awaiting specialist engineer.

One fire crew from Felixstowe is standing by with covering jet in use

As a result of the incident, Garrison Lane has been closed in both directions at the Mill Lane junction.

More to follow.