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Almost 5,000 evacuated in City of London gas leak

Almost 5,000 evacuated in City of London gas leak
BBC England Tuesday 13 October 2026, 11:55 UTC 1 min read
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A cordon is established between Threadneedle Street and London Wall, with nearby buildings evacuated.

A cordon is established between Threadneedle Street and London Wall, with nearby buildings evacuated.
City of London (LOCATION) Threadneedle Street (ORG) London Wall (LOCATION)
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