General News Firefighters scrambled to the scene on Lower Mortlake Road, Richmond.
By Hannah Kane, News Editor, Grace Piercy, News Reporter
10:50, Wed, Sep 11, 2024 | UPDATED: 11:04, Wed, Sep 11, 2024
Two homes on Lower Mortlake Road have collapsed (Image: X)
Emergency services rushed to south west London after two homes collapsed.
Firefighters, paramedics and police scrambled to Lower Mortlake Road in Richmond yesterday when two houses “under renovation” crumbled into rubble.
Pictures on social media show the roof and half the wall of the properties reduced to rubble.
The wealthy road is home to properties which have sold for up to £889,000.
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16 mins ago10:50 Grace Piercy
London Fire Brigade issue statement
A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade said: “Firefighters were called to reports of a building collapse on Lower Mortlake Road in Richmond.
“Most of two terraced houses under renovation collapsed. There are currently no reports of any injuries.
“The Brigade was called at 1456 and the incident was over for firefighters at 1711.
“Two fire engines and a Fire Rescue Unit from Richmond, Acton and Heston fire stations attended the scene.”
26 mins ago10:40 Grace Piercy
The houses before and after collapsing
A GoogleMaps image shows the now-collapsed houses in 2022.
The houses in 2022 (Image: Google)
The houses yesterday (Image: X)
36 mins ago10:30 Grace Piercy
Photos of the scene shared on social media
A local has shared pictures of the scene of the house collapse in Richmond.
41 mins ago10:25 Grace Piercy
Homes undergoing basement refurb, locals say
Locals told Richmond Nub News the homes were in the midst of a basement refurb
There is also an ongoing planning application on the site to construct a part one, two and three storey building with a basement consisting of 14 co-living units being considered by Richmond Council.
46 mins ago10:20 Grace Piercy
Location of the incident
47 Lower Mortlake Road in Richmond, London.
The location of the houses collapsing (Image: Google)
51 mins ago10:15 Grace Piercy
Emergency services investigating potential gas leak
A resident from the home next door say they were shocked after hearing a loud “bang” and seeing “lots of smoke” outside of their window.
Emergency services have confirmed there are no injuries and are investigating potential gas leaks.
56 mins ago10:10 Grace Piercy
What we know so far
Two buildings under renovation in Lowe Mortlake Road, Richmond, collapsed yesterday afternoon.
London Fire Brigade, Met Police and London Ambulance Service rushed to the scene.
Met Police at the scene said they were investigating the cause which appears to be structural damage.
1 hour ago10:05 Hannah Kane
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We’ll be bringing you all the latest live updates after two homes collapsed in Richmond, south west London.
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