GAS engineers say the partial closure of Poole's Pound Lane is likely to remain in place until next week.

The closure was implemented following a gas leak reported on Wednesday evening.

Yesterday, Hannah Brett, spokesman for gas network company SGN, said: "We're currently carrying out emergency repairs at the gas main.

"To ensure everyone's safety around our work area, there is an eastbound lane closure in place in Pound Lane at its junction with Fernside Road.

"This means no access into Pound Lane from Fernside Road.

"Our lane closure is likely to remain in place until next week. We're sorry for any inconvenience our urgent repairs may cause."