Crossrail fencing injures pedestrian in high winds
September 6, 2011 by Rob Powell
Fencing at a Crossrail development site in the City of London came loose in today’s high winds and struck a pedestrian.
An ambulance attended the scene of the incident outside Moor House on London Wall and treated the injured passer-by.
A spokesperson for Crossrail said:
“Due to high winds, a section of fencing surrounding the Crossrail worksite at Liverpool Street became dislodged this morning and came into contact with a passing pedestrian. Crossrail is investigating the incident.”
The fencing was later secured by the site contractor, Laing O’Rourke.
Did you see the accident occur? Did today’s extreme weather cause any other incidents?
Friday Photo: City Reflections
April 8, 2011 by Rob Powell
Whilst on a little photo walk with occasional City blogger, “Moorgate Mercurious”, he pointed out this window at the corner of Finsbury Street and Chiswell Street which offers up very nice mirror images if you stand in the right place. Here’s a couple I took…
Friday Photo: Finsbury Square
April 1, 2011 by Rob Powell
A lunch time lie down for someone in Finsbury Square last week.
Friday Photo: Liverpool Street
March 25, 2011 by Rob Powell
There’s been some fantastic weather this week which meant it was a good opportunity to go for a walk with the camera. I took this photo yesterday, looking down Liverpool Street from the corner of Eldon Street.
Military hovercraft crashes into Blackfriars Bridge
March 18, 2011 by Rob Powell
Yesterday’s demonstration of military versatility on the River Thames yesterday suffered an embarrassing hiccup when a hovercraft crashed into Blackfriars Bridge.
The Royal Marine Commando LCAC hovercraft was taking part in a number of displays as part of a capability demonstration by HMS Bulwark, currently moored at Greenwich.
The amphibious vehicle, used by 539 Assault Squadron Royal Marines, had been been going up and down the river as part of its demonstration when it was involved in an incident which damaged the starboard skirt.
Mike Paternott, who works nearby and took these pictures, said it struck Blackfriars Bridge at about 2.40pm. Spectators from the Millennium Bridge watched as the damaged craft drifted onwards and was eventually towed away by two Marine fast boats.
An MOD spokesperson explained:
“The hovercraft had to slow down under the bridge and was set on to the bridge parapet by the tide. Minor damage was caused to the skirt of the hovercraft. Following the incident the hovercraft transferred its passengers to another Royal Marine boat so that they could complete their journey, and the Hovercraft returned to her base unassisted. No one was hurt during the incident.”
See more pictures at Mike Paternott’s Flickr account. All images remain copyright of Mike Paternott.