Window cleaners rescued after being stranded on 15th floor of south London skyscraper

Fire 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 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...

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