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Roof Collapse in Notting Hill Forces Evacuations as Emergency Services Respond

Roof Collapse in Notting Hill Forces Evacuations as Emergency Services Respond

Eleven residents were evacuated following a significant roof collapse in a residential area of Ladbroke Grove, but miraculously no injuries were reported.
In the early hours of Wednesday, November 1, 2023, eleven residents were evacuated from their homes on McGregor Road in Notting Hill after part of the roof of three terraced homes collapsed.

The incident occurred around 1 AM, significantly affecting the front gable end of the roofs used as flats.

Emergency services, including the London Fire Brigade, responded quickly to the situation, arriving on the scene within three minutes.

The collapse resulted in rubble spilling onto the street, prompting urgent evacuations.

Firefighters reported that one resident's emergency exit was blocked by debris, necessitating the use of a ladder to assist them to safety.

The majority of residents were evacuated via an internal staircase and were provided with helmets due to concerns about additional falling debris.

Peter McGowan, a resident who was evacuated alongside his mother, described the moment of the roof collapse, stating, "There was a loud bang and the whole wall literally fell off.

I thought it was thunder at first." Following the evacuation, residents were offered accommodation in a hotel if they had no alternative places to stay, while his mother was treated in an ambulance for exposure to the cold.

A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade confirmed that no injuries had been reported.

Assistant Commissioner Pat Goulbourne stated, "The crews were the first emergency responders to arrive and quickly set about determining whether anyone was still inside the properties."

Three fire units were dispatched to the scene, and a 32-metre turntable ladder was deployed from Paddington Fire Station for observation and rescue operations.

An initial assessment by Kensington and Chelsea Council revealed that a structural assessment of the properties was underway.

A cordon was established around the affected area to ensure public safety, and the incident was declared under control shortly after 3 AM.

Kensington and Chelsea Council officials praised the efforts of emergency services and emphasized their commitment to providing support for affected residents.

They warned of potential disruptions, including road closures, in the local area throughout Wednesday as structural engineers conducted their assessments.
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