PM May arrives at burnt tower block

Theresa May is visting a tower block in west London that went up in flames, killing at least 12 people.

British Prime Minister Theresa May has arrived at a tower block in west London that was destroyed by fire, trapping hundreds of residents .

A photograph taken by Reuters photographer Peter Nicholls shows May walking with a group of firefighters, with a fire truck nearby.

Authorities have confirmed that 12 people were killed in the blaze at Grenfell Tower in North Kensington and the toll is expected to rise.


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