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06/08/2014
Explosion At Central London Sub-Station
Part of Soho in central London has been evacuated following at explosion at an electricity sub station.
London Fire Brigade said that the blast occurred at about 11:45 this morning, near the Comedy Store and TGI Fridays on Oxendon Street.
It is understood that smoke has been spotted coming from the sub-station but that there is no ongoing fire.
An area surrounding the site has been evacuated as a precaution.
(MH/JP)
London Fire Brigade said that the blast occurred at about 11:45 this morning, near the Comedy Store and TGI Fridays on Oxendon Street.
It is understood that smoke has been spotted coming from the sub-station but that there is no ongoing fire.
An area surrounding the site has been evacuated as a precaution.
(MH/JP)
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