A tragic incident occurred at a residential unit in east London, resulting in the death of a child. Emergency services responded to a hazardous materials situation at a flat on Barking Road, Upton Park, Newham, after two adults and two children were hospitalized due to exposure to a chemical odor. Regrettably, one of the children passed away while undergoing medical treatment on Tuesday, confirmed the London Fire Brigade.
According to the London Fire Brigade, the initial report of the incident was received at 1:18 pm, prompting firefighters from various stations including Poplar, Millwall, and Euston to respond. The emergency was resolved by 4:23 pm.
As a precautionary measure, approximately 12 individuals were evacuated from neighboring properties. Specially trained firefighters conducted a thorough search of the affected area to identify any hazardous substances and ventilate the premises.
The Metropolitan Police, with support from the fire brigade, is conducting an investigation into the incident.
