Published 2 years ago

Child dies in house explosion in south London

Summary by Ground News

London Ambulance Service confirmed the child had died after the incident in Galpin's Road in Thornton Heath on Monday morning. A resident has described the children who lived in the house as 'lively' and 'happy' A 50-metre cordon is in place and 40 properties have been evacuated.

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BBC News

Thornton Heath: Child killed as gas explosion destroys house

Neighbours said they reported a strong gas smell two weeks ago and that they had been feeling dizzy.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Child dies after explosion in Thornton Heath

The cause of the fire and explosion is not known at this time.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Child dies as three people fight for life after house destroyed in gas explosion

Four people were rescued after six fire engines and around 40 firefighters raced to a terraced property in Thornton Heath, Croydon just after 7am today

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Metro News

Child killed in explosion which ripped house apart

A child has died after an explosion ripped apart a house in south London. This morning, alongside colleagues from @LondonFire, we attended an incident in #ThorntonHeath.We treated four people. One was discharged and three others were taken to hospital. Sadly, a child was also pronounced dead at the scene.All LAS crews have now been stood down. https://t.co/bjyQYezfgw— London Ambulance Service ð (@Ldn_Ambulance) August 8, 2022This is a breakin…

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

Four-year-old girl dies in house explosion in south London

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were sent to the blaze in Galpin's Road, Thornton Heath, shortly after 7am on Monday. Four other people were rescued from the property, which collapsed after the blast.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Record

Girl, 4, 'killed in huge gas explosion at home' as three people fight for life

Three people were rescued after six fire engines and around 40 firefighters raced to a terraced property in Thornton Heath, Croydon just after 7am today.

2 years ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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