Thornton Heath gas explosion: Drone footage shows aftermath of devastating incident

Drone footage has captured the aftermath of a devastating gas explosion in Thornton Heath that killed a four-year-old girl.

The terraced house, located on Galpin’s Road, south London, was reduced to rubble, with the blast also damaging the two neighbouring buildings and vehicles parked close by.

Chilling footage shows the crater that has been left where the house once stood.

A further three people were taken to hospital after the incident, which happened just after 7am on Monday morning (8 August).

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