Three hurt in gas blast at flats
Three people have been injured in a gas explosion at a block of flats.
The blast damaged a wall of the building in Garratt Lane, Wandsworth, south London, at around 7.25am on Wednesday.
Emergency crews are working at the scene, where a cordon has been put in place and drivers are being advised to avoid the area.
HUGE explosion on corner of Garratt Lane / Burntwood Lane. Looks like someone’s flat has exploded 😭 #London#BBCNews#Earlsfieldpic.twitter.com/98w88QPk4o
— Jack Hardman (@jhardmanmusic) July 31, 2019
Metropolitan Police Sergeant John Nicolaou said: “At this stage we believe up to three people have been injured as a result of what is believed to be a gas explosion.
“We await a full update on their condition.
“The Health and Safety Executive will be informed in due course and the Gas Board are at the scene now.”
