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London storm disruption: Houses collapse in 'gas explosion' London storm disruption: Houses collapse in 'gas explosion'
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Three houses have collapsed and two others damaged in a suspected gas explosion after a tree fell on a house in west London during high winds.Three houses have collapsed and two others damaged in a suspected gas explosion after a tree fell on a house in west London during high winds.
The explosion happened after the tree collapsed in Hounslow at about 07:35 GMT. Surrounding homes were evacuated.The explosion happened after the tree collapsed in Hounslow at about 07:35 GMT. Surrounding homes were evacuated.
Three people managed to escape the building, and a woman was taken to hospital. Search and rescue teams remain at the scene. Three people managed to escape the building, and a woman was taken to hospital with burns. Search and rescue teams remain at the scene.
In Westminster, a crane collapsed on to the Cabinet Office in high winds.In Westminster, a crane collapsed on to the Cabinet Office in high winds.
The cause of the explosion in Hounslow is being investigated by London Fire Brigade.The cause of the explosion in Hounslow is being investigated by London Fire Brigade.
Twelve people were also moved from the surrounding properties.Twelve people were also moved from the surrounding properties.
Crane collapseCrane collapse
Rail services across London have also been disrupted because of the storm passing across parts of England and Wales.Rail services across London have also been disrupted because of the storm passing across parts of England and Wales.
In central London, the Cabinet Office was evacuated after the crane fell on to the building at about 06:50 GMT. No injuries have been reported.In central London, the Cabinet Office was evacuated after the crane fell on to the building at about 06:50 GMT. No injuries have been reported.
London Fire Brigade said that since 05:30 GMT they had received more the 300 storm-related calls. They urged the public to only dial 999 in an emergency. London Fire Brigade said that between 06:00 and 09:00 GMT it received more the 400 storm-related calls.
There has been widespread disruption to London Underground services, with delays and part suspensions on the majority of the lines.There has been widespread disruption to London Underground services, with delays and part suspensions on the majority of the lines.
Rail services have also been disrupted and Network Rail said more than 100 trees had been discovered on the rail network across the south east.Rail services have also been disrupted and Network Rail said more than 100 trees had been discovered on the rail network across the south east.
Chiltern trains into London have been suspended until at least 09:45 GMT because of fallen trees.Chiltern trains into London have been suspended until at least 09:45 GMT because of fallen trees.
All of the Royal Parks in London, including Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, have also been closed because of falling debris.All of the Royal Parks in London, including Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, have also been closed because of falling debris.
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has tweeted: "Difficult night for Londoners. TfL, Boroughs, emergency services working flat out to keep London moving." The Mayor of London has chaired a meeting of the capital's emergency resilience committee to assess the impact of the storm. The Met Police, London Ambulance Service and the Fire Brigade all attended the 30 minute briefing.
A man was taken to hospital after a tree fell onto a van in Gunnersbury Avenue, west London Ambulance Service (LAS) said. Boris Johnson said: "London's transport staff have coped with great speed and professionalism in bringing tube and bus routes back into use - even though we have seen several lines disrupted by falling trees."
A 26-year-old man was also hit by a falling tree in near Clapton Common, and was taken to hospital suffering from head and neck pain. A man was taken to hospital after a tree fell on to a van in Gunnersbury Avenue, west London Ambulance Service (LAS) said.
A 26-year-old man was also hit by a falling tree near Clapton Common, east London, and was taken to hospital suffering from head and neck pain.
Peter McKenna, Deputy Director of Operations of LAS, said: "It is proving to be a busy morning for us for storm-related injuries.Peter McKenna, Deputy Director of Operations of LAS, said: "It is proving to be a busy morning for us for storm-related injuries.
"We would encourage anyone to consider if their journey is entirely necessary.""We would encourage anyone to consider if their journey is entirely necessary."
Gusts of up to 70mph (112km/h) have been recorded at Heathrow Airport, where up to 130 flights have been cancelled.Gusts of up to 70mph (112km/h) have been recorded at Heathrow Airport, where up to 130 flights have been cancelled.
British Airways said it was complying with a request from Heathrow to reduce its flying schedule at the west London airport, but flights to and from London Gatwick and London City airports would operate as normal.British Airways said it was complying with a request from Heathrow to reduce its flying schedule at the west London airport, but flights to and from London Gatwick and London City airports would operate as normal.