STAFF and customers of a DIY store in Hereford had to be evacuated this morning following a gas leak.

Two fire crews were called to B&Q in Holmer Road shortly before 9am after a fork lift truck had leaked propane gas.

One employee was taken to Hereford County Hospital after inhaling the gas.

A further person was also taken to hospital with a foot injury after it was allegedly ran over by a car.

The police were called and an arrest was made for assault.