Scaffolding collapses in high winds 'trapping driver' on busy Hackney street
Briefly

A large scaffolding structure collapsed due to high winds on Stoke Newington Church Street, falling onto a vehicle. Local authorities, including Hackney Council, confirmed there were no injuries reported from the incident. The road has been closed to both traffic and pedestrians in the affected area, with police and council workers present at the scene to manage the situation. Councillor Susan Fajana-Thomas highlighted the importance of notifying the Health and Safety Executive regarding the incident, stressing the need for safety in public spaces amidst such unforeseen events.
The three-storey scaffolding structure, which tore away from a public library, came crashing down, significantly damaging a vehicle without causing any injuries.
Councillor Susan Fajana-Thomas reported that pedestrians and traffic have been redirected while investigations continue, emphasizing the importance of safety in public spaces.
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