Builder Dies After Fumes Flood Basement During Kensington Refurb Project

A builder has died after being overcome by toxic fumes during a refurbishment project in London.

It is understood police were called to Berkeley Gardens, W8 by the London Ambulance Service at 4.05pm on Tuesday, 25 July.

Paramedics treated the victim, who is in his 20s, on the pavement outside the five-storey building. However, he was pronounced dead at the scene.


A Met Police spokesman said: "Police were called to Berkeley Gardens, W8 at 4.05pm on Tuesday, 25 July by London Ambulance Service who were treating a man in his 20s found unconscious within the basement of a building.

"Due to concerns relating to fumes within the basement area of the building, medics brought the male onto the street for treatment. London Fire Brigade attended. Police implemented road closures and cordoned the scene.

"Despite the efforts of LAS to save the male, he was pronounced dead at the scene at 1636hrs."

Enquiries are continuing.

(LM/MH)