A cordon is in place on Boundary Lane this morning, after a suspected gas leak.
Merseyside fire and rescue service and police have evacuated a number of homes within the 25m cordon.
Road closures are in place at the junction of Boundary Lane and Severs Street, Boundary Lane and New Red Rock View and Whitfield Road.
Emergency services are urging people to avoid the area.
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