A gas leak has led to the closure of Queens Road in Teddington.
Firefighters are at the scene and have closed the road from the junction of Broad Street up to the National Physical Laboratory.
Buses and traffic are currently being diverted from the junction of Broad Street to Park Road.
Pedestrian access to Park Lane from Park Road is also restricted, although police say where possible residents will be able to get to their homes.
Road closures are expected to remain in place for the next few hours.
- Have you been affected by the road closure? Call the newsdesk on 020 8744 4261.
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