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Storm Boelo: Fire Brigade Rescues Two After Scaffolding Collapse

By Drooid · Oct 26, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC · How we work

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London Fire Brigade rescued two pedestrians trapped by collapsed scaffolding on Streatham High Road.
Brigade received first emergency call at 13:31 on Sunday.
London Ambulance Service dispatched HART paramedics and ambulance crews to the scene.
The Met Office reported wind speeds of 60-70 mph across the amber-warning zone.
More than 82,000 homes remained without power as Storm Boelo battered the UK.

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London Fire Brigade rescued two pedestrians trapped by collapsed scaffolding on Streatham High Road.
Brigade received first emergency call at 13:31 on Sunday.
London Ambulance Service dispatched HART paramedics and ambulance crews to the scene.
The Met Office reported wind speeds of 60-70 mph across the amber-warning zone.
More than 82,000 homes remained without power as Storm Boelo battered the UK.