In Stoke Newington, East London, a significant incident occurred when large sections of scaffolding from the public library collapsed onto the street. Fortunately, emergency teams swiftly responded to the scene, rescuing a man trapped in his van without reporting any injuries. Local traffic and pedestrian access were halted in both directions at the Church Street and Albion Road junction, while affected residents were evacuated as a precaution. Authorities maintain a cordon around the site, where local buses have been diverted. The library, a Grade II listed building, has been under major roof repairs since March 2024.
Emergency services arrived on the scene at approximately 07:45 BST. Local residents were evacuated as a precaution, and a cordon remains in effect around the area.
A man was rescued from his van by members of the public after being trapped due to the fallen scaffolding, although thankfully no injuries were reported.
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