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Cars crushed after water pipe bursts at Crayford flats Cars crushed after water pipe bursts at Crayford flats
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Several cars were crushed after a water pipe burst in an underground car park.Several cars were crushed after a water pipe burst in an underground car park.
A number of vehicles crumpled after polystyrene insulation under the floor appeared to swell, forcing them into the concrete ceiling above.A number of vehicles crumpled after polystyrene insulation under the floor appeared to swell, forcing them into the concrete ceiling above.
The flooding rose several feet at the newly built car park below a block of flats in Crayford, south-east London.The flooding rose several feet at the newly built car park below a block of flats in Crayford, south-east London.
Residents said they had been warned if any of the cars were removed too hastily it could result in gas explosion.Residents said they had been warned if any of the cars were removed too hastily it could result in gas explosion.
Car park owner Peabody housing association has been contacted for comment. Car park manager Gallions housing association has been contacted for comment.
Between 12 and 16 vehicles are thought to have been damaged.Between 12 and 16 vehicles are thought to have been damaged.
One owner was told her car was written off as a result of the damage and might not be covered by insurance.One owner was told her car was written off as a result of the damage and might not be covered by insurance.
Sadia Farzana Chitra, 42, said: "My car is crushed, the roof is gone.Sadia Farzana Chitra, 42, said: "My car is crushed, the roof is gone.
"We were told we cannot move it because there is a possibility with the pressure of the car there could be a blast because of the gas inside."We were told we cannot move it because there is a possibility with the pressure of the car there could be a blast because of the gas inside.
"It can blow up the whole building.""It can blow up the whole building."
Several homes were left without water and Thames Water said its team was working to fix the 24-inch pipe.Several homes were left without water and Thames Water said its team was working to fix the 24-inch pipe.
The flooding caused severe travel disruption after filling the road near Townhall Square.The flooding caused severe travel disruption after filling the road near Townhall Square.