Chester Market remains closed today following ‘small’ gas explosion in adjoining unit

Chester Market will remain closed today, Thursday, as investigations continue into an incident that occurred in the unit next to the market on Wednesday evening.

Emergency services were called just before 6.30pm on Tuesday following a ‘small’ gas explosion at a commercial premises within Chester Market.

Three casualties sustained serious burn injuries and were taken to hospital.

A cordon was put in place and surrounding buildings were evacuated as a precaution.

Hunter Street closed and Northgate development evacuated. pic.twitter.com/8v6BY80Ksb

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In a statement on the Chester Market Twitter page, a spokesperson said:

“Following the incident in the unit next to Chester Market on Wednesday evening further investigations are underway. As a result Chester Market will remain closed on Thursday. Further updates will be provided as soon as possible.”