Grenfell Tower Fire Response - Statement 6.15AM

London Ambulance Service NHS

NHS Trust

STATEMENT 6.15AM

Assistant Director of Operations, Stuart Crichton, said;

"We can confirm that we havetaken 30 patients to five London hospitals following the incident at Lancaster West Estate, W11.

"We have declared a major incident and continue to work closely with other emergency services at the scene.

"We have over 20 ambulance crews at the scene as well as our hazardous area response team and trauma teams from London's air ambulance who travelled to the scene by car.

"Our priority is to assess the level and nature of injuries and ensure those in the most need are treated first and taken to hospital."

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