A child has died following a hazardous materials incident at a flat in east London on Tuesday. The tragedy prompted emergency services to evacuate approximately 12 people from surrounding properties.
London Fire Brigade received the first call at 1.18pm about the incident at a flat in Barking Road, Upton Park, Newham. Specially trained firefighters conducted a sweep of the property to detect any dangerous substances and ventilated the area.
Two adults and two children were taken to hospital after complaining of a chemical smell. One of the children later died during treatment at the hospital.
Emergency Response
Fire crews remained on scene until 4.23pm, working to ensure the area was safe. The evacuation of nearby residents was conducted as a precautionary measure while emergency services assessed the situation.
The London Fire Brigade described the incident as involving "hazardous materials." The Metropolitan Police are now conducting a joint investigation with the fire service to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Note: This article was created with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
