Bittern Way, March, where an emergency is under way following discovery of what police say was 'a 'hazardous substance' at a property in the street. Neighbours are being warned to stay indoors. Picture; HARRY RUTTER (Image: Archant)
The 999 alert has seen neighbours of the property in Bittern Way, March, told to remain indoors.
“Officers are at the scene along with colleagues from the fire and ambulance services,” said a police spokesman.
“A cordon is currently in place and we would ask residents in the area to remain inside with their doors and windows closed at this time.”
The spokesman said: “We were called at around 4.45pm to reports of a hazardous substance at a property in Bittern Way, March.”
Bittern Way, March, where an emergency is under way following discovery of what police say was 'a 'hazardous substance' at a property in the street. Neighbours are being warned to stay indoors. Picture; HARRY RUTTER (Image: Archant)
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Bittern Way, March, where an emergency is under way following discovery of what police say was 'a 'hazardous substance' at a property in the street. Neighbours are being warned to stay indoors. Picture; HARRY RUTTER (Image: Archant)
Bittern Way, March, where an emergency is under way following discovery of what police say was 'a 'hazardous substance' at a property in the street. Neighbours are being warned to stay indoors. Picture; HARRY RUTTER (Image: Archant)
Bittern Way, March, where an emergency is under way following discovery of what police say was 'a 'hazardous substance' at a property in the street. Neighbours are being warned to stay indoors. Picture; HARRY RUTTER (Image: Archant)
'Hazardous substance' found in Bittern Way, March. Police at scene and neighbours urged to stay indoors. Picture; GOOGLE (Image: Archant)
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