"A spokesperson for the company said that the incident involved the jib of a tower crane becoming detached from its fixing. The site will remain closed until the incident is fully investigated, the company added. The area will be cleared and deemed safe before construction can be resumed."
"Metropolitan Police said its officers and firefighters from London Fire Brigade attended the scene, but there were no reports of any injuries. London Fire Brigade said around 100 people were evacuated from the site before they arrived, and added that the incident was over by 10.21am."
"The health and safety watchdog said we have not been made aware of this incident. The duty holder has 10 working days to report this to us via RIDDOR."
A jib crane collapsed at a construction site in west London on Wednesday, causing the evacuation of around 100 people. The incident involved the jib of a tower crane becoming detached from its fixing. Emergency services, including Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade, responded to the scene, with two fire engines from Hammersmith Fire Station attending. No injuries were reported. The site will remain closed pending a full investigation. The health and safety watchdog indicated it had not yet been notified, though the duty holder has 10 working days to report the incident via RIDDOR. The area must be cleared and deemed safe before construction resumes.
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