Emergency services, including the London Air Ambulance, London Fire Brigade, and specialist paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, were called to a building site on Plumstead Road at approximately 9:00 AM on Wednesday following reports of a person becoming trapped under heavy equipment.
A significant emergency response remains at the scene as firefighters work to free the man, who is reported to be physically trapped by a large weight believed to be a lift shaft.
The London Air Ambulance has landed nearby to assist in the operation, highlighting the seriousness of the incident.
The Metropolitan Police have yet to confirm if they are investigating the incident on behalf of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which routinely reviews workplace accidents involving life-threatening injuries.
The site remains under the control of emergency services, with a large presence of paramedics, fire crews, and police officers working together in a coordinated effort. Updates on the lift engineer’s condition are awaited as efforts to free him continue.
Further details are expected to be released as the situation develops. The public is urged to avoid the area to allow emergency services to carry out their work unhindered.
This is a developing story, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
