Patients and staff have been evacuated from Guy’s Hospital in central London following reports of a possible chemical explosion in the building’s basement.
Emergency services, including multiple London Fire Brigade units, ambulances, and police officers, were called to the hospital this morning. Images from the scene show a large cordon in place, patients being assisted by firefighters, and medical staff waiting outside on nearby streets.
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The incident has prompted a major emergency response around the London Bridge area, with traffic and pedestrian movement restricted as crews continue to assess the situation.
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Authorities have not yet confirmed if there are any injuries or the nature of the hazardous material involved.
Two fire engines, two Fire Rescue Units, a Command Unit and specialist hazardous materials officers have been sent to the scene. Crews are carrying out operations to ventilate the building.
Patients, visitors and staff have been evacuated from the basement and ground floor levels of the hospital by firefighters.
The Brigade was first called about the incident at just before 9am, with crews from Whitechapel, Dowgate, Euston and surrounding fire stations have been sent to the scene.
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