A 21-year-old man has been charged following a collision in Tidworth which led to homes being evacuated amid concerns over a gas leak.
Wiltshire Police have confirmed that Albert Kweku-Duah, 21, of New Normandy Barracks, Aldershot, has been charged with careless driving and driving without insurance following the collision in Station Road on Thursday evening, 6 August.
He has been bailed to appear before Salisbury Magistrates’ Court on 30 October.
Emergency services were called to Station Road shortly after 9pm on Thursday following the collision. No other vehicles were involved and nobody was believed to have been injured.
However, concerns surrounding a gas main at the collision site led to road closures being introduced on Station Road and Perham Down Road, while homes within a 100-metre radius were evacuated as a precaution.
Engineers Remain at Scene
Tidworth Town Council has since issued a further update confirming that the gas leak incident on Station Road is ongoing.
SGN engineers are at the scene and are working to resolve the issue as quickly and safely as possible.
According to the town council, SGN is also in the process of establishing a local information hub where staff will be available to provide updates and assistance to residents affected by the incident.
The location of the hub will be announced once it has been confirmed.
SGN has also indicated that emergency equipment could be made available to affected residents once the information hub is operational, including hot plates and fan heaters.
A dedicated telephone line specifically for the incident may also be introduced, with details expected to be shared if and when it becomes available.
Residents with questions or concerns in the meantime can contact SGN Customer Care on 0800 912 1700.
Tidworth Town Council said it would continue to share further information as it receives updates while engineers work to make the area safe.