Survivor of deadly south London gas blast says someone must be held ‘accountable’ The blast claimed the life of a four-year-old girl Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2023
Family of girl, 4, killed in gas explosion still homeless six months after tragedy Sahara Salman died after the explosion in Thornton Heath, south London, which saw the evacuation of hundreds of residents in August last year - with the family still sleeping on the floor of a family member's house Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2023
Residents from scene of south London’s fatal explosion still in hotels six months later Several families evacuated from Galpin’s Road in Merton last year still living in temporary accommodation The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023
Residents from scene of fatal explosion still in hotels six months later Several families who were evacuated from Galpin’s Road in Merton, south London, on August 8, are still living in temporary accommodation. The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023
Residents evacuated after deadly blast unable to return home almost a month on Dozens of residents from Galpin’s Road in Merton, south London, have been told they are unable to return to their homes until mid-October. The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022
Residents ‘nervous’ about returning to homes after fatal gas explosion Some people are being allowed to return to properties in south London a week after Sahara Salman, four, died in the blast. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022
Residents evacuated after fatal gas blast to return home from Wednesday Southern Gas Networks said the area is now safe. The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022
Thornton Health explosion: 500 residents banned from going home days after deadly blast The blast in Thornton Heath, south London, killed four-year-old Sahara Salman on Monday and those in neighbouring properties were evacuated by authorities Daily Mirror · Aug 13, 2022
Street where girl died in blast declared ‘gas-safe’ as residents set to return Around 80 houses have been cordoned off amid mounting community fury over the tragedy. The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2022
Residents' fury at gas company following Thornton Heath explosion that killed four-year-old Sahara Community meeting told that at least 18 calls were made about about the smell of gas in the weeks leading up to the tragedy Wales Online · Aug 12, 2022
Residents express anger at gas company following Thornton Heath explosion Four-year-old Sahara Salman was killed and two others remain in hospital after the blast in Thornton Heath, south London, on Monday. The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022
Sahara Salman: Police working to uncover how ‘dreadful incident happened’ Officers are continuing their investigation into how the four-year-old died Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2022
Suspected gas explosion which killed girl ‘an accident waiting to happen’ Sahara Salman, four, died after a terraced house collapsed in Galpin’s Road, Thornton Heath, in the southern borough of Merton, on Monday. The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022
Mother of gas explosion victim, four, asks why problem was ‘neglected’ Sahara Salman’s body was recovered from the ruins of a terraced house on Monday. The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022 Police name four-year-old girl killed in Thornton Heath gas explosion An 11-year-old boy and 54-year-old woman who were injured in the blast remain in hospital, with neither in a life-threatening condition.
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022 Mother of girl, 4, killed in Thornton Heath explosion accuses gas company of ‘negligence’ ‘The saddest thing is that we tried to prevent this from happening,’ says mother Sana Ahmad
Daily Record · Aug 10, 2022 Mum's world torn apart after 'incredible' girl killed in Thornton Heath explosion Sahara Salman, four, was killed as three others were injured in a blast that sent debris flying through the air in Thornton Heath, South London.
Wales Online · Aug 10, 2022 Four-year-old girl killed in house explosion named as Sahara Salman The council has provided assistance to more than 200 residents, including helping with food and accommodation
Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022 Mum's 'world torn apart' after 'amazing' girl, 4, killed in Thornton Heath explosion Mum Sana Ahmad, 28, says her "world has been torn apart" as she paid tribute to her "incredible little girl" Sahara Salman - who was going to turn five next month
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022 Girl killed in gas blast named as Sahara Salman A terraced house collapsed after the explosion in Thornton Heath on Monday morning.
Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2022 Sahara Salman: Mother of ‘incredible’ girl killed in Thornton Heath explosion tells of heartbreak Exclusive: Sahara Salman, described as her family’s ‘pride and joy’, died just a month shy of her fifth birthday
Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2022 Sahara Salman: Tributes to ‘happy and beautiful’ girl, 4, killed in Thornton Heath explosion Tributes have been paid to a “cute and happy” four-year-old girl who was killed after her home collapsed in the Thornton Heath explosion.
Daily Mirror · Aug 9, 2022 'Happy' and 'beautiful' girl, 4, named as tragic victim of Croydon gas explosion Tributes have been left for Sahara Salman by neighbours as flowers, teddy bears, toys and letters have been left just outside the cordon that is still in place on Galpin's Road in Thornton Heath