A number of homes were evacuated after a car crashed into the back of a house in Shrewsbury, causing a gas leak.
West Mercia Police said it was called to the property on Upper Road at about 13:38 GMT on Saturday and a cordon had been put in place.
It said Hereford Road had been closed to allow the emergency services to carry out their work.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it had also been called.
The police said a refuge area has been established at Meole Brace Bowling Club for those temporarily evacuated and unable to access their homes.
A force spokesperson thanked people for their patience.
A strong smell of gas was reported by Lucie Plant, who lives nearby, and Upper Road was also closed at both ends.
She said: "When I opened the window I could smell gas.
"Police closed off my street and we were told to get ready to evacuate our house as there was a gas leak."
Residents reported the cordon had been taken down and the fire service had left by 16:00 GMT.
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