Two people are believed to have suffered burns after a gas leak at the Quinn Glass plant in Elton.

Land and air ambulances are currently at the scene on Ash Road, Elton,  where it is believed an oxy-acetylene cylinder leaked gas just after 4pm today (Wednesday May 14).

Cheshire Fire and Rescue crews are liaising with on-site personnel to isolate the cylinder and the casualties have been evacuated and are currently in the care of the ambulance service.

The incident will be updated as more information becomes available.