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It's Ledbury estate by Old Kent Rd, built in late 60s using concrete panels, same as Ronan Point, where gas blast in 68 killed four people
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Peter WalkerVerified account @peterwalker99 37m37 minutes ago
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After Ronan Point all such blocks with gas supplies were meant to have been reinforced. Southwark council only just found Ledbury wasn't.
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It's pretty astonishing: 500+ people living in blocks which could have collapsed like house of cards in a gas explosion. For decades
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They've all had gas cut off, so most have no cooking, hot water or heating. Letter says they can go to local leisure centre for showers
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Southwark say they will "decant|" residents so checks and work can be done – ie moved out. Many residents furious.
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One resident said: "I cannot describe my anger. It's a miracle nothing has happened." Says residents fear blocks will be knocked down.
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Peter WalkerVerified account @peterwalker99 32m32 minutes ago
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It perhaps says a lot about modern London that 500+ poorer people have spent years living in homes which are hugely and obviously unsafe.
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Post Grenfell........now Ledbury Towers to be evacuated due to gas risk which has been present for decades.
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