Thousands evacuated in central London after suspected gas leak
5 June 2024, 17:06 | Updated: 5 June 2024, 17:15
Around 2,000 people have been evacuated in central London after a suspected gas leak.
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The London Fire Brigade confirmed they were at the scene of a suspected gas leak in Southwark Street, by the junction of Great Suffolk Street.
On Twitter, they added: "Around 2,000 people have been evacuated from buildings as a precaution with no injuries reported.
"Traffic is very heavy and people are advised to keep avoiding the area."
Other emergency services are also at the scene.
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We remain at the scene of a suspected gas leak in #Southwark Street, by the junction of Great Suffolk Street. Around 2,000 people have been evacuated from buildings as a precaution with no injuries reported.
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) June 5, 2024
Traffic is very heavy and people are advised to keep avoiding the area. pic.twitter.com/JkXvG0Ga61
They added the gas board are on site in Southwark Street working to isolate the gas leak and make the scene safe.
A large number of those evacuated have now left the area.
A cordon remains in place as a precaution and traffic is still heavily disrupted.
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