Two window cleaners rescued from 15th floor in south London

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 09:44 · Archive

Two window cleaners trapped on the fifteenth floor of a building in Southwark were rescued by firefighters after their cradle malfunctioned.

Two window cleaners became trapped on the fifteenth floor of a building on Blackfriars Road in Southwark after their window cleaning cradle malfunctioned on 8 October at 5.22pm. Firefighters were called to the scene and deployed a 64-metre turntable ladder, described as the tallest aerial appliance in Europe, capable of reaching heights of up to twenty floors.

The men were rescued safely and assessed by the London Ambulance Service at the scene. No injuries were reported. The incident was stood down by 6.15pm.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: 'Thankfully no-one was hurt and the men were rescued safely and quickly. This is a great example of how the Brigade uses its specialist equipment to meet the challenges of London's built environment.'

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• Two window cleaners rescued from 15th floor in south east London by firefightersTwo window cleaners were rescued by firefighters from the fifteenth floor of a building after a cradle malfunctioned.News Shopper · 9 Oct, 08:59
• Two window cleaners rescued from 15th floor in south east London by firefightersTwo window cleaners were rescued by firefighters from the fifteenth floor of a building after a cradle malfunctioned.This Is Local London · 9 Oct, 08:59

In this story: Blackfriars Road · Southwark · London Fire Brigade · London Ambulance Service

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