Driver escapes injury as scaffold collapses onto van

The construction, erected by Beacon Scaffolding, got here down at round 7.30am yesterday on Stoke Newington Excessive Road.

The scaffold had been erected across the native Grade II-listed library to help roof and cloth repairs.

Emergency providers have been known as to stories of a person trapped contained in the van, however he managed to get out safely earlier than fireplace crews arrived.

An eyewitness informed the Night Commonplace: “It occurred proper in entrance of my eyes. It was about 7.30am and it was actually windy.

“It simply ripped off and banged on the ground.

“There was a car passing by. I ran to it and tried to see if he was okay. He wasn’t injured however he was shaken.“

The witness stated two or three pedestrians additionally needed to run clear to keep away from being struck.

The Well being and Security Government is now investigating the incident.