Hundreds of residents to be evacuated over gas work fears in London tower blocks

Hundreds of residents will be evacuated from their high-rise flats after an investigation revealed their homes may not be safe.

Hundreds of residents to be evacuated over gas work fears in London tower blocks
Fri, 11 Aug, 2017 - 08:56

Hundreds of residents will be evacuated from their high-rise flats after an investigation revealed their homes may not be safe.

The gas supply to 242 flats in Ledbury Towers, south London was cut off with immediate effect on Thursday.

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