A large-scale emergency response is underway at an APUA facility on Friars Hill Road following a significant fuel leak from a storage tank.

Government officials, APUA personnel, the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS), the Antigua and Barbuda Fire Department, and police are on site working to contain the spill and prevent further risks.

The cause of the leak and the full extent of the spill have not yet been confirmed. Motorists and residents in the surrounding area are being urged to exercise caution while operations continue.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.