Investigators have not released additional details or a stated cause as of the latest statement.

Emergency services were dispatched shortly after 7:31 am to a scene on Churchyard Row in SE11, with a trauma team and London’s Air Ambulance deployed; three people were pronounced dead at the scene.

Witnesses described a girl among the deceased, and some residents noted that international students live in the building; one resident said information had not been provided to them.

Building management confirmed police were on site and that residents are safe and operations are continuing normally, though the situation has unsettled the community.

There were no other reported injuries linked to the incident.

The deaths are being treated as unexpected, and the Metropolitan Police are leading an investigation; next of kin have been informed and are receiving support from specialist officers.