Gas Main Rupture Sparks Major Emergency in Camberwell Tower Block
Emergency services were scrambled after a gas main ruptured at the 64-metre-tall Crossmount House on Wyndenham Road, Camberwell. A controlled evacuation is underway across some of the 22 floors following a significant gas leak.
Major Incident Declared as Police and Fire Teams Rush In
Police and local authorities are working fast to set up emergency rest centres for displaced residents. Meanwhile, engineers are conducting urgent repairs to secure the area. The london/" title="London">London Fire Brigade is venting the building to clear the hazardous gas.
Road Closures and Public Warned to Stay Clear
- A large number of fire crews and the London Ambulance Service’s Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) have been deployed.
- Police have declared this a major incident and are advising the public to avoid the area.
- Drivers are warned of widespread road closures and urged to find alternative routes.
The Metropolitan Police have been contacted for comment as emergency efforts continue.
