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BBC News
14-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Burst pipe in Clapham causes sink hole and travel disruption
A burst water main in south London has led to a large sinkhole, road closures and repairs are ongoing on Kings Avenue near Clapham Common, as Thames Water warned "this is going to be a difficult repair".Thames Water said the size of the burst pipe and its location requires a specialist team to fix utility company also apologised to people affected by road closures and said "a large amount of flooding" was caused to the area. Via a statement, the company added that the flow of water from the pipe was under control, and a specialist team was trying to confirm the road surface was safe to continue with the done, engineers will dig down to the damaged section of pipe and decide how best to fix Water claimed residents "shouldn't notice any changes" to their water supply.
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The Independent
14-07-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Large sinkhole opens up in middle of road near Clapham Common
A large sinkhole has opened up near Clapham Common following a burst pipe, causing extensive flooding. Emergency services have sealed off a section of Clapham Park Road in southwest London following the explosion of a pipe, according to Thames Water. They said in a statement that it will be 'difficult' to repair the road due to the size of the burst pipe. Photos published by the water company showed a large section of the road broken off and submerged under water. A second photo showed a significant portion of the road flooded, with fire engines positioned by the flooding. 'We're very sorry if you're affected by road closures at Clapham Park Road, SW4,' Thames Water wrote in a statement. 'We're currently dealing with a burst pipe which caused a large amount of flooding to the area. 'To keep the public and our team safe, we've set up traffic lights while we work in the road. Sorry for the impact this may have on traffic in the area, and any delays to your journey 'Due to the size of the pipe and it's location this is going to be a difficult repair. We've now controlled the flow of water from the burst pipe, and a specialist team have carried out investigations to confirm the road surface is safe for us to continue with the repair. 'As soon as we confirm this we'll then dig down to the damaged section of pipe and decide how best to fix it. 'You shouldn't notice any changes to your water supply whilst we carry out these emergency repairs and we'll continue to update you as we work to get this resolved as quickly as possible. 'As soon as we know more, we'll be back with an update.'
The Independent
27-06-2025
- The Independent
Fact check: Video shows incident where passengers evacuated from train
A widely shared video on social media showed people smashing the windows to a London Underground train. It was shared with the caption 'London vibes.' Evaluation The video has been shared with no context. While the poster does not directly make a specific claim, a casual viewer could easily think the video shows vandalism on the tube. In fact the video shows people smashing windows of a train which was filling with a burning smell so those inside could get out. The facts The video was shared to YouTube by an account which merely posted it with the caption 'London vibes'. The video was filmed in London, as is evident by the livery on the train. A report from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) shows that the incident happened in May 2023. The report includes a screenshot from the social media video which a reverse image search suggests was first uploaded on May 5, 2023. The RAIB report shows the incident happened at Clapham Common underground station on the Northern Line. Passengers onboard smelled burning and smashed their way out of the train when the doors did not open. The RAIB report states: 'The passengers, believing that they were in danger by remaining on the train, self-evacuated from the train through bodyside windows and inter-car gaps.' In the video posted to social media it is obvious that passengers are trying to get off the train. The overhead screens also read 'Emergency. Please leave the station immediately.' The screen also showed the time as around 5.46pm.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Yahoo
Fact check: Video shows incident where passengers evacuated from train
A widely shared video on social media showed people smashing the windows to a London Underground train. It was shared with the caption 'London vibes.' The video has been shared with no context. While the poster does not directly make a specific claim, a casual viewer could easily think the video shows vandalism on the tube. In fact the video shows people smashing windows of a train which was filling with a burning smell so those inside could get out. The video was shared to YouTube by an account which merely posted it with the caption 'London vibes'. The video was filmed in London, as is evident by the livery on the train. A report from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) shows that the incident happened in May 2023. The report includes a screenshot from the social media video which a reverse image search suggests was first uploaded on May 5, 2023. The RAIB report shows the incident happened at Clapham Common underground station on the Northern Line. Passengers onboard smelled burning and smashed their way out of the train when the doors did not open. The RAIB report states: 'The passengers, believing that they were in danger by remaining on the train, self-evacuated from the train through bodyside windows and inter-car gaps.' In the video posted to social media it is obvious that passengers are trying to get off the train. The overhead screens also read 'Emergency. Please leave the station immediately.' The screen also showed the time as around 5.46pm. Post on YouTube (archived page) RAIB – Rail Accident Report (archived) Post on X (archived post and video)
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Yahoo
Moment teenage vandal breaks windscreen of police car in London
This is the moment a young thug jumps on the bonnet of a police car and stamps on its windscreen in south London. The patrol vehicle was attacked in Rookery Road near Clapham Common at around 6.20pm on Saturday. One teenage boy in a white top, black and orange shorts, white socks and trainers is seen vandalising the car. A large crowd of about 50 youngsters cheer him on, film the incident on mobile phones and then join in the altercation. Happened a couple of days ago at a Battersea BP garage — London & UK Street News (@CrimeLdn) June 17, 2025 A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: 'The car was so badly damaged, with the windscreen smashed after somebody jumped on the bonnet and kicked the glass, that it cannot be used. 'Thankfully, no officers were injured and the group were dispersed at approximately 8.15pm.' Inspector Darren Watson, from the local neighbourhood policing team, added: 'One of our marked police vehicles, a vital asset in responding and protecting our community, was deliberately damaged. 'This has rendered the vehicle completely unusable and means there is one less police car available to respond to calls for help. 'Those responsible have shown a complete disregard for the local community. 'If you have any information regarding this incident or the identity of those responsible, I urge you to come forward. The information could be the crucial piece of the investigation that helps us identify the suspect and bring them to justice.' Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101, quoting reference 01/7614619/25, or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
