Suspected gas explosion at house sparks Met Police investigation
Police are investigating a suspected gas explosion at a house in east London.Six fire engines and about 40 firefighters were called to the property on Dumont Road, Stoke Newington, shortly before 05:00 BST. London Fire Brigade station (LFB) commander Darren McTernan said: "Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area for most of this morning while investigations into the cause of this incident are carried out." The incident was under control by about 05:40, LFB said, although a cordon remains in place. Stoke Newington Church Street is closed from the junction of the A10 to Defoe Road and Kersley Road is completely closed. The Met Police has been contacted for comment.
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