Putney gas explosion

Title

Putney gas explosion

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

10 Jan 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:05:30

Description

Report on the visit of Employment Secretary Tom King to Putney Hill after a massive gas explosion and his announcement of an inquiry and dangerous operations to free trapped residents at the block of flats. Death toll is currently 8. Includes King addressing the press; also speaking Fire Station Manager Brian Clarke; engineer William Henry; crane driver Bob Freer(?); eyewitness Stuart Pearl. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Tom King; Brian Clarke; William Henry; Bob Freer(?); Stuart Pearl

Keywords

Deaths; London; Injuries; Personal safety; Fire fighters; Fire services; Visits; Gas explosions; Search and rescue operations; Flats; Putney Hill; Safety in the home

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