Goodge Street pub gas explosion

Title

Goodge Street pub gas explosion

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:04:54

Description

Report on a gas explosion at the Valiant Trooper pub on Goodge Street, London. Station Officer Tony Wilmot(?) of Soho (Fire?) Station was among the first to arrive at the scene. 19 people were taken to Middlesex and University College Hospitals for treatment to minor injuries. One of the customers, Keith Gilbert, says he was having a drink with a friend when he heard a loud explosion before everything went dark. Divisional Fire Officer Paul Dempsey says that the 10 people trapped on the first floor were rescued with an extension ladder. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Paul Dempsey; Keith Gilbert; Tony Wilmot(?)

Keywords

London; Injuries; Police; Public houses; Fire services; Explosions; Gas explosions; Gas companies; University College Hospital; Middlesex Hospital; Valiant Trooper

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