Nearly 5,000 evacuated after gas main ruptures in City of London
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 13 Oct, 13:32 · Archive
A ruptured six-inch gas main on Old Broad Street has forced the evacuation of about 4,700 people.
About 4,700 people have been evacuated in the City of London after a six-inch gas main ruptured at a six-storey office building on Old Broad Street. London Fire Brigade was called to the scene at about 10:55 BST and established a 200-metre cordon between Threadneedle Street and London Wall, with nearby buildings evacuated as a precaution.
Two fire engines from Dowgate and Shadwell fire stations, along with a Fire Rescue Unit from Bethnal Green, attended the incident. The A1211 Wormwood Street has been closed in both directions between Liverpool Street and London Wall as emergency services responded to the leak.
How it is being reported
- Six-storey office block evacuated as firefighters tackle ruptured gas mainFirefighters are tackling a ruptured gas main at a six-storey office block in the City of London.This Is Local London · 13 Oct, 13:23
- Ruptured gas main sees nearly 5,000 evacuated from offices near Liverpool StA major gas leak has forced the evacuation of thousands of people.This Is Local London · 13 Oct, 12:54
- Almost 5,000 evacuated in City of London gas leakA cordon is established between Threadneedle Street and London Wall, with nearby buildings evacuated.BBC London · 13 Oct, 12:44
In this story: London Fire Brigade · City of London · Old Broad Street · Threadneedle Street · London Wall
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