High winds swept through Swanley on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, leading to a dramatic incident at the Swanley Shopping Centre. Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) received an urgent call reporting the collapse of scaffolding due to adverse weather conditions. In response, KFRS dispatched a substantial emergency response team comprising four fire engines, a height vehicle, and a technical rescue unit.
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The incident unfolded at approximately 4:36 PM when gusty winds battered the area, causing the scaffolding structure to give way. Shoppers and pedestrians near the Swanley Shopping Centre were met with a sudden and alarming scene as the scaffolding tumbled.
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