Four people have been taken to hospital following a suspected gas leak in two flats in Sproughton, near Ipswich.

Two fire crews from Princes Street were sent to the incident, in Sproughton Court, at about 8.25am today.

When they arrived, firefighters reported a smell of gas in two flats. The gas was then isolated and made safe by the crews.

Four people were sent to hospital and the incident was under control by 9am.