‘Everyone just started coughing. It was mad’
16:58, 28 Feb 2026Updated 17:00, 28 Feb 2026
Bury: Fire crews called to Silver Street in the town centre
Clubbers were treated for breathing problems following a ‘possible chemical incident’ in Bury town centre. A numbers of venues on Silver Street were evacuated at about 2.30am today after ‘multiple’ revellers complained of respiratory problems amid fears of a gas leak.
The road was closed off as police and firefighters tried to find the source of the problem. But despite extensive checks police said no hazardous substances were found.
Footage from the scene shows several police cars, ambulances and firefighters at the scenes, with dozens of revellers standing around on the street. In one of the clips a man can be heard saying: “Everyone just started coughing. It was mad. Then everyone went outside and they just kicked everyone out.”
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A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “Shortly before 2.30am this morning officers were called to reports that several people had become unwell at a premises on Silver Street, Bury. Emergency services attended, where multiple people subsequently reported suffering respiratory problems.
“Several people were treated at the scene, with no-one taken to hospital. The scene and environment were assessed following the incident, with no hazardous substances identified. There is not believed to be any wider threat to the community.
“Officers have been at the scene and are undertaking further enquiries to establish the full circumstances.”
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service told the Bury Times: “Shortly before 2.30 this morning, several fire engines from across Greater Manchester were called to reports of a possible chemical incident on Silver Street, Bury. Crews arrived quickly and used specialist equipment including a gas monitor to check the area.
“They worked alongside Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service to ensure the area and all those involved were safe. Firefighters were in attendance for around three hours.”