FOUR homes had to be evacuated after a gas leak was discovered in Blackburn Road, Haslingden.

Residents were woken at 5.50am after some reported they could smell gas in the area.

Fire crews and safety officers from National Grid were called to the scene to investigate, while police closed the road in the area.

The gas was disconnected for repairs to take place shortly after and residents were allowed to return to their homes after fire crews had made sure it was safe.