Two window cleaners rescued from 15th floor tower block

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 00:00 · Archive

Two window cleaners were rescued from the 15th floor of a Southwark tower block after their cradle malfunctioned.

Two window cleaners became trapped in a malfunctioning cradle on the 15th floor of a tower block on Blackfriars Road in Southwark on Thursday evening. London Fire Brigade was called just after 5.20pm and crews from Dowgate attended the scene, along with a 64-metre turntable ladder from Old Kent Road.

The ladder was used to reach the suspended men and bring them to the ground safely. Both men were assessed by the London Ambulance Service at the scene, and neither was injured. The incident was brought under control 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.' The 64-metre turntable ladder is Europe's tallest aerial appliance and can reach heights of up to 20 floors.

How it is being reported

• Window cleaners rescued after being stranded on 15th floor of south London skyscraperFire crews rescued two window cleaners from the 15th floor of a south London skyscraper after their cradle malfunctioned. The men became trapped on a suspended platform outside a Southwark building earlier this evening. The service was called at 5.22pm and a 64m turntable ladder was sent to the scene to bring the pair down to safety. Photographs show the yellow structure extending out of a fire engine to reach the men, who were suspended off One Blackfriars by Berkeley. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: “Thankfully, no one was hurt and the men were…GB News · 8 Oct, 23:51
• Window cleaners rescued from 15th floor of Southwark tower block after cradle malfunctionsTwo men became trapped in a window cleaning cradle on the 15th floor of a tower block on Blackfriars RoadEvening Standard · 8 Oct, 21:31

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

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