Emergency Services Rush to Primark in Bexleyheath After Customer Trapped Under Changing Room Door
Emergency services were called to a dramatic incident at Primark on the Broadway, Bexleyheath on Thursday afternoon (April 24), after a customer became trapped under a changing room door.
The London Fire Brigade and police rushed to the scene shortly after the alarm was raised, following reports that a person’s legs were pinned beneath the structure inside the popular high street clothing store.
Crews from local fire stations attended and used specialist tools to carefully free the individual, who was trapped by both legs beneath the heavy door frame. It is believed the door may have collapsed or malfunctioned, although the exact cause has not yet been confirmed.
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The Metropolitan Police also attended to support the scene, though the incident is not believed to be criminal in nature. The person, whose identity has not been released, was treated by paramedics at the scene. Their condition is not yet publicly known, but the injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.
Shoppers reported seeing a section of the store cordoned off during the rescue operation, and staff were praised for their swift response in alerting emergency services.
Primark has been contacted for comment and to confirm whether the affected fitting room area will remain closed pending investigation or repairs.
This is a developing story and more updates will be provided as they become available.
