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Firefighters rescue two window cleaners from a suspended cradle on a Southwark skyscraper
Overview
London Fire Brigade successfully rescued two window cleaners who became stranded mid-air after their suspended cradle malfunctioned on the 15th storey of the One Blackfriars skyscraper in Southwark. The rescue was completed within 45 minutes using a 64m turntable ladder, and no injuries were reported.
Key points
- Two window cleaners were stranded on the 15th floor of One Blackfriars in Southwark due to a malfunctioning cradle.
- The London Fire Brigade responded to the call shortly before 17:30 BST on Thursday.
- Firefighters used a 64m turntable ladder—the tallest aerial appliance in Europe—to bring both men down safely within 45 minutes.
- No injuries were reported from the incident.