After the Storm
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After the Storm
Image: © Peter Trimming Taken: 26 Jan 2014
A Croydon residential block, still under construction, had its crane struck by lightning early in the evening of 25th January. The Croydon Advertiser carried the following report: "Police were called to reports of the broken crane at approximately 4.48pm this afternoon. A London Ambulance Service spokeswoman said they had been called to reports of a crane snapping after it was struck by lightning. Fire crews are still at the site, which is now known as the Island development, but a police spokesman said it is not thought anyone was hurt. Despite this, there are currently 15 fire engines at the site and a police helicopter at the site. Ambulances are also at the site on stand-by but have confirmed there are currently no patients to treat." Photographed on the following afternoon.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.382288
Longitude
-0.098402