House collapses in horror explosion and fire in Croydon
A HOUSE has collapsed after a horror explosion and fire ripped through a residential area in Croydon.
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters are at the scene on Galpin’s Road in Thornton Heath, South London.
The London Fire Brigade said a terraced house had collapsed amid the carnage.
It is not known what caused the explosion.
Residents living nearby described hearing the explosion this morning, one writing on Facebook: “The bang frightened the life out of me.
“I’m opposite Galpin’s, they have the helicopter circling & can hear sirens.”
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Another added: “I don’t even live close but I thought I heard a massive bang around that time and couldn’t figure out what it could be.
“I know sound travels. I hope the residents are all safe.”
Fire crews from Norbury, Mitcham, West Norwood, Woodside and surrounding fire stations were called to the scene around 7.08am this morning.