A theatre in the centre of Birmingham has been evacuated after reports of an explosion in the “staff only” section.
Emergency services at Birmingham Repertory Theatre are advising people to avoid the area following the incident which police believe could be a “technical fault”.
All businesses on Birmingham's Broad Street are open as usual following an explosion in the basement of @BirminghamRep. Looks as though this was a technical fault. No reports of casualties. All theatre goers are being looked after at another venue. Diversions in place.
— West Midlands Police (@WMPolice) February 13, 2018
No casualties were reported and police say theatre-goers were being looked after at another venue.
We are currently supporting @WMPolice at an incident at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Broad St, Birmingham. Please AVOID the area.
— West Midlands Fire (@WestMidsFire) February 13, 2018
Roads surrounding the theatre are closed.
West Midlands Police tweeted: “All emergency services are currently at Birmingham’s Repertory Theatre, Broad St following reports of an explosion.
“Initial indications are that this was a technical fault in a staff only area. No casualties are reported. Everyone has been evacuated and are being kept safe.”
All emergency services are currently at Birmingham's Repertory Theatre, Broad St following reports of an explosion. Initial indications are that this was a technical fault in a staff only area. No casualties are reported. Everyone has been evacuated are are being kept safe.
— West Midlands Police (@WMPolice) February 13, 2018
Birmingham Rep confirmed on Twitter that the incident was a technical fault and said the evacuation was a “precautionary measure”.
We can confirm there was a technical fault this evening and the theatre was evacuated as a precautionary measure. We’re pleased to report there were no injuries. Many thanks to the emergency services for their help.
— The REP (@BirminghamRep) February 13, 2018
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