Emergency services respond to a gas leak in London’s West End, leading to evacuation of nearby residents and road closures overnight. Multiple outlets report that fire crews from the London Fire Brigade are at the scene and that streets are expected to remain closed into the morning. The reports state that around 40 residents are evacuated from their homes due to safety concerns related to the leak. Authorities also establish support for displaced residents, including a rest centre, according to one outlet. The incident affects residents’ access to their homes and disrupts traffic in the area, with roads reportedly closed as responders work on the situation. While details about the exact location and cause of the leak are not provided in the excerpts, the outlets are consistent that evacuations occur and that closures are planned to continue until at least morning. The London Fire Brigade remains involved in the response as the area is secured and the situation is assessed.