Emergency services were called to Boulton Road, Dagenham, just before 5 PM on Wednesday, following reports of a strong smell of gas in the area. Multiple casualties were reported at the scene, with individuals complaining of feeling unwell.

The London Ambulance Service (LAS) is currently on-site attending to those affected. It is unclear at this stage how many people have been impacted or the severity of their symptoms.

Ongoing Response

Local residents have been advised to avoid the area while emergency crews work to secure the site and investigate the source of the suspected gas leak.

A spokesperson for the LAS has been contacted for an official statement on the incident and the condition of those affected.

Public Safety Measures

Authorities are urging anyone in the vicinity who experiences symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, or headaches to seek medical attention immediately. Residents are also advised to keep windows and doors closed as a precautionary measure.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. For urgent concerns, contact 999.

A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said:

“We were called at 3.53pm on Wednesday 22 January to reports of an incident on Boulton Road, Dagenham.

“We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, a clinical team manager and members of our hazardous area response team (HART).

“We treated two patients at the scene before taking them to hospital.”