The Latest Breaking News from Thornton Heath

Thornton Heath: Hero neighbour describes rescuing woman from ‘astronomical’ explosion

‘If that was my family I would want somebody to help me. That’s all I did’

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2022

Thornton Heath: Residents want answers after girl killed in gas explosion

The Metropolitan Police said officers believe the child was a four-year-old girl and that her next of kin have been informed

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2022

Police confirm body of girl, 4, found after horror gas explosion in Thornton Heath

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Daily Mirror · Aug 8, 2022

Thornton Heath: Girl, 4, killed and three fight for life as house destroyed in gas blast

Four people were rescued after six fire engines and around 40 firefighters raced to a terraced property in Thornton Heath, Croydon just after 7am today

Daily Mirror · Aug 8, 2022

Child killed in house explosion as three hospitalised with 'life-threatening' injuries

Firefighters were called to the scene in Galpin’s Road in Thornton Heath shortly after 7am on Monday.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2022

Four-year-old girl feared missing after explosion destroys house

Residents hailed two men who rescued three children from the destroyed house in Thornton Heath, south London, but fear a girl is still missing.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022

Three rescued after house collapses in Thornton Heath explosion

Three people have been rescued after a house collapsed in an explosion in Thornton Heath, south London.Around 40 firefighters and six fire engines were tackling the fire after the explosion in Galpin’s Road on Monday morning.The Brigade said a terraced house had collapsed and neighbouring properties had been damaged.In an…

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2022

Thornton Heath fire: House collapses after explosion as 40 fire fighters tackle blaze

Two have been rescued from scene in Thornton Road, fire brigade says

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022

Thornton Heath: Girl, 4, dies after house collapses in massive explosion

The death has “torn apart” the community, with 100 residents being supported at a community centre

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2022

House collapses amid fire and explosion in Croydon

The incident took place in Galpin’s Road in Thornton Heath.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022