Three people were injured in a dramatic incident in Westminster after a van collided with scaffolding, sending rubble crashing onto the street below. Emergency services rushed to the scene as debris scattered across the pavement, leaving bystanders in shock.
Witnesses described the terrifying moment the van lost control, striking the scaffolding structure. The impact caused a cascade of bricks and metal to tumble onto the road, narrowly avoiding pedestrians.
Emergency Response
Paramedics treated three individuals at the scene for minor injuries before transporting them to a nearby hospital as a precaution. Police cordoned off the area while engineers assessed the stability of the remaining scaffolding.
Eyewitness Accounts
"It was like something out of a movie," said one local shopkeeper. "The van just veered into the scaffolding, and suddenly there was rubble everywhere." Another witness praised the swift response of emergency crews, who ensured the area was quickly secured.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, with early reports suggesting a possible mechanical failure. Drivers are advised to avoid the area as cleanup operations continue.
