LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Putney Hill gas explosion

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

10 Jan 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:05:13

Description

Report from the scene of a gas explosion at the Newnham House block of flats in Putney, London, which left many members of the public injured and buried. Includes comment from eyewitnesses Ron Spriggle and Marjorie(?) Adams; Alan Sharpe(?) of the South East Gas Board; Queen Mary’s Hospital administrator Andrea Craig on behalf of injured Anne Ashcroft; Dr John Thurston; John Cullen, from Health and Safety Executive. Dave Loyn and Mark Mardell report.

Contributors

Dave Loyn; Mark Mardell; John Thurston; John Cullen; Ron Spriggle; Andrea Craig; Marjorie(?) Adams; Alan Sharpe(?)

Keywords

London; Injuries; Emergency services; Damage; Gas explosions; Search and rescue operations; Flats; Health and Safety Executive; Putney Hill; Safety in the home; Anne Ashcroft

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