Child dies after ‘hazardous materials incident’ in London
Child dies after report of chemical smell in flat
- A child has died following a hazardous materials incident at a flat east London.
- Two adults and two children were taken to hospital after reporting a chemical smell in their flat.
- One of the children later died in hospital while receiving treatment.
- Around 12 people were evacuated from surrounding properties as a precautionary measure.
- The London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident, which saw fire crews attend for over three hours on Tuesday.