Explosion at a south west London house
Fire crews say it's being treated as a suspected gas explosion
Last updated 10th Aug 2023
Properties in south west London have been evacuated and a large cordon is in place after a suspected gas explosion
Fire crews were called out to Elsley Road in Battersea just before 2pm
An end of terrace house has partially collapsed and one man who left the building before the Fire Brigade arrived is being assessed on scene by London Ambulance Service crews.
The cause is not known at this time.
A Cadent spokesperson said its engineers were called to the blast scene, adding: "We have tested our gas network and it is sound and no gas escaped.
"We have been advised by the emergency services on site this is not gas-related.
"However, we may cut off the gas supply to this one property for safety reasons and because the building is not structurally sound.
"Our engineers will be leaving the site once this work is complete.
"It is now up to the fire and rescue service to investigate the cause of this incident."
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