Two Hospitalized Following Suspected Gas Leak in East London

Emergency services respond to a suspected gas leak in Dagenham, resulting in hospitalizations

Two individuals were hospitalized after an incident involving a suspected gas leak in Dagenham, East London.

The episode unfolded on Wednesday afternoon when emergency services were dispatched to a residential property on Boulton Road at approximately 3.50pm.

The London Fire Brigade reported that they responded to calls about an odor resembling gas emanating from the location.

Firefighters conducted a thorough sweep of the premises to detect any elevated levels of gas but did not find any.

Meanwhile, the London Ambulance Service sent multiple resources, including ambulance crews, a clinical team manager, and members of its Hazardous Area Response Team.

Two people received treatment on-site before being transported to the hospital for further medical attention.

The situation was resolved, and the incident officially concluded shortly before 6pm.