Evacuations follow discovery of hazardous chemicals near Derby city centre

Apr 21, 2026, 2:30 PM10

(Update: Apr 21, 2026, 2:30 PM)

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Evacuations follow discovery of hazardous chemicals near Derby city centre

Derbyshire Police received reports of potentially hazardous chemicals at a business on Midland Road at 10:30 BST on Tuesday.
A 100m cordon was established, and nearby properties were evacuated for public safety.
Emergency services are working together to manage the situation while advising the public to avoid the area.

Derby

city in Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England

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