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Homes evacuated after gas leaked Homes evacuated after gas leaked
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Up to 50 buildings were evacuated after a gas leak was detected in south London in the early hours. Up to 100 properties were evacuated after a gas leak was detected in south London in the early hours.
A number of buses were drafted in by police to help take people affected away from the area in Balham.A number of buses were drafted in by police to help take people affected away from the area in Balham.
Emergency crews were called to the scene at about 0430 GMT, a Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said. Officers from the force helped with the evacuations. Emergency crews were called to the scene at about 0430 GMT. Metropolitan Police officers helped evacuate residents to Balham Leisure Centre.
A warning was later issued to people to avoid the area while the leak was dealt with by gas officials. A Wandsworth Council spokesman said the leak was fixed but Balham High Street is closed while safety checks continue.
Residents are not yet able to return to their homes.
A warning was issued to people to avoid the area while the leak was dealt with by gas officials.