Today, emergency services including the police, fire crews, and paramedics have been deployed to Baxter Gate in Loughborough, where they are managing an ongoing incident involving a potentially hazardous substance discovered in a local business. The Leicestershire Police have advised the public to avoid the area and have closed surrounding roads to ensure safety during this operation.

In response to the situation, the businesses near the site have been evacuated to prevent any risk to public safety. Authorities from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are working in conjunction with police and emergency medical services to assess the situation further and manage the response effectively. Even though the incident is serious enough to warrant these measures, there have been no reports of serious injuries among the public at this stage.

As the operation continues, drivers in the vicinity are warned to expect delays, and it is unclear how long the response will last. The presence of emergency responders and the issuing of an 'avoid area' warning indicates that the local authorities are taking proactive steps to handle the situation while keeping the community informed and safe.