London Fire Brigade are working to free people trapped inside a terraced house in Bow, East London after a 20-meter crane crashed on top of it on Wednesday.
Videos posted on social media show the mangled remains of the collapsed construction crane and the damaged roof of a nearby house. The condition of those inside the building is not known at this time, with unconfirmed reports that at least one man has been injured.
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London Fire Brigade: "A 20 meter crane has collapsed onto a terraced house in #Bow. Fire crews are working to free people trapped inside. Please avoid the area." pic.twitter.com/UZ9VLmes7t
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The fire service confirmed at around 3pm BST that they were at the scene trying to rescue trapped people. At least 10 engines have been called to the incident.
The London Ambulance Service said it also had a number of crews and specialist paramedics who work in hazardous environments at the scene.
We have a number of crews and specialist resources including @LAS_HART on scene at an incident in Watts Grove in #Bow, east London, where a crane has collapsed.
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