17/01/2013

South Lambeth Residents Spend Night Away Following Helicopter Crash

Some 40 people have spent the night away from their homes following a helicopter crash in central London on Wednesday morning.

The crash occurred in South Lambeth when a helicopter crashed into a crane killing both the pilot and a pedestrian.

The crash spread debris across a wide area and onto rooftops, leaving a number of homes inaccessible.

Up to 40 residents of the area affected by the crash where asked to stay away from their homes while the extent of damage was assessed.

It is understood that crane operator, 30-year-old Nicki Biagiono from Essex, avoided the crash by sleeping in.

Twelve people were injured with five requiring hospital treatment. It is known one person suffered a broken leg but the rest were minor injuries.

An investigation has been now been launched to find out why the helicopter hit the crane at The Tower, One St George Wharf.

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