Emergency services have launched a major response in a West Sussex village after a vehicle collided with a gas substation, prompting an immediate evacuation of local residents.
Emergency Response and Evacuation
The incident occurred on the morning of November 24, 2025, on Pagham Road in the village of Pagham. A car crashed into the gas substation, leading authorities to implement a 100-metre evacuation zone as a critical safety measure.
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they have three fire crews at the scene dealing with the road traffic incident. In a statement on X, they urged the public to avoid the area to allow firefighters to work safely and effectively.
Residents Sheltered in Church Hall
The evacuation order directly affected residents from six flats and one house on Pagham Road. All those displaced have been safely relocated to Pagham Church Hall, where they are receiving support.
Emergency services are managing the complex situation at the gas substation, a facility that reduces gas pressure from mains levels to lower pressures suitable for domestic or industrial use. The controlled evacuation was enacted as a precautionary measure due to the potential risks associated with damaging such infrastructure.
This remains a developing situation, with officials on site assessing the damage and coordinating the response. Residents are advised to stay clear of Pagham Road until authorities declare the area safe.
