Work stopped as Keltbray team forced to evacuate Elephant & Castle site after south London blaze

By Dave Rogers2021-06-28T17:47:00

Fire caused by explosion in nearby railway arches

A team featuring Keltbray and Multiplex was forced to evacuate the site tearing down the Elephant & Castle shopping centre this afternoon after an explosion under nearby railway arches caused a huge fire.

Plumes of thick black smoke were seen billowing from the arches yesterday afternoon near Elephant and Castle train station, prompting a warning to the public nearby to close all doors and windows.

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