'Don't be alarmed' by emergency response drill

People should not be alarmed by the presence of a large number of emergency service vehicles and crews around Craven Park stadium in Hull, fire crews have said.

Humberside Fire and Rescue, along with police and ambulance crews, are taking part in a training exercise at the home of Hull Kingston Rovers to simulate a multi-agency response to an emergency incident.

The exercise will include a mass decontamination unit, which is designed to decontaminate a large number of people exposed to hazardous materials, the fire service said.

The venue, which will host Coldplay for two nights in August as part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour, would provide a "realistic and controlled environment" for the exercise, a spokesperson added.

"Members of the public may notice a significant presence of emergency vehicles in the area throughout the day," the spokesperson said.

"We want to reassure everyone that this is not a real emergency, but a vital part of our ongoing commitment to community safety and emergency preparedness.

"We appreciate the public's understanding and support as we carry out this essential training."

Due to the hosepipe ban, the fire service said the exercise would be conducted without running water.

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