Window cleaners rescued from 15th-floor cradle
Firefighters used a 64m turntable ladder to bring two stranded workers to safety in Southwark.
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Two window cleaners were safely brought down from the 15th storey of the One Blackfriars building on Thursday evening after the suspended cradle they were working in malfunctioned. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) was called to the scene on Blackfriars Road in Southwark shortly before 17:30 BST.
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The LFB deployed a 64m turntable ladder, described by the service as the tallest aerial appliance in Europe, to reach the stranded workers. This equipment can extend to heights of up to 20 floors and is also used for firefighting at height and as an aerial viewing platform. The rescue operation concluded within approximately 45 minutes.
A spokesperson for the LFB confirmed that no one was injured during the incident. The brigade highlighted the rescue as an example of its use of specialist equipment to address challenges presented by London's built environment, stating the importance of maintaining appropriate resources for effective response and community safety.
One Blackfriars is a mixed-use development standing at approximately 558 ft (170m) tall, overlooking the River Thames.
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+What happened at One Blackfriars on Thursday evening?
Two window cleaners became stranded on the 15th storey of the One Blackfriars building when their suspended cradle malfunctioned. The London Fire Brigade was called and successfully rescued them using specialist equipment.
+How long did the rescue take and were there any injuries?
The rescue operation took approximately 45 minutes to complete. Fortunately, no one was injured during the incident, according to the London Fire Brigade.
+What equipment was used for the rescue?
Firefighters used a 64m turntable ladder, which is the tallest aerial appliance in Europe and can reach up to 20 floors. This specialist equipment was deployed to bring the two window cleaners to safety.
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