Emergency Response in Pagham After Car Hits Gas Substation
Multiple homes were evacuated on Monday, 24th November 2025, after a vehicle collided with a gas substation in West Sussex. The incident, which occurred on Pagham Road in Pagham, prompted a significant emergency services response to ensure public safety.
Evacuation and Safety Measures
As a direct safety precaution, a 100-metre evacuation zone was immediately established around the substation. Residents from six flats and one house within this cordon were swiftly relocated to a place of safety. They were transferred to the nearby Pagham Church Hall to await further updates.
Authorities have strongly advised members of the public to avoid the Pagham Road area entirely. This allows firefighters and other emergency crews to work without obstruction and mitigates any potential risks associated with the damaged substation.
Emergency Services on the Scene
The West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the details of the incident on the social media platform X. Their statement outlined the situation, noting that three fire crews were in attendance to manage the road traffic incident and the subsequent gas-related hazard.
The fire service's message was clear and urgent, stating: “We are currently dealing with a road traffic incident – a car has crashed into a gas substation in Pagham Road. A 100 metre evacuation is taking place as a safety precaution. We have three crews in attendance. Avoid the area to allow firefighters to work safely. People are being transferred to Pagham Church Hall. Please avoid the area.”
The operation remains ongoing as emergency services work to secure the scene and make the area safe for residents to return.
