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London 'explosion': Huge bangs heard and smoke seen across Hackney, Camden and Stratford
The Met Office has confirmed that two lightning strikes took place in quick succession
Smoke can be seen in North London
People across North London and East London heard a huge 'explosion' on Monday, November 28. A plume of smoke could also be seen around North London although it isn't clear if it is linked to the loud bang.
Police have said that it appears to have simply been very loud thunder but many of those who heard it have said it sounded far too loud to be simply a weather event. Most of the reports of the noise have come from parts of Islington and Stoke Newington although other residents have reported hearing it in Camden, Hackney and Stratford too.
A Met Police spokesperson said: "We've received several calls about loud bangs in the Stoke Newington area this evening. No major incidents have been reported to us. The noise appears to have been caused by thunder and lightning."
The London Fire Brigade also reported not finding any fires. A spokesperson said: "Firefighters carried out an extensive search of the local area after reports of an explosion on Belfast Road in Hackney. They found no fire.
LightningMaps.org reports that several lightning strikes took place back-to-back across Camden, Stoke Newington, Hampstead, and Stamford Hill.
One resident, David Wyllie, tweeted: "Quite a loud explosion (and flash of light) here in Islington but no sign of thunderclouds." Barnaby Slater said: "Huge flash of light followed by sound of massive explosion and plume of smoke in North London."
Aubrey Whitfield said: "Two huge flashes of light in London and loud bangs. Explosion? Heard in Hackney. Hope everyone is safe." Mikan said: "I just heard a very loud bang/explosion in North London?? Initially I thought it was thunder but apparently people across London heard it too."
Highbury resident Chris W told MyLondon that he heard one loud bang at 5.40pm then another 10 minutes later similar to the first.