"Many Photos" - Huge scaffolding collapse at building site injures at least two

Two people have been injured after scaffolding collapsed at a building in Reading today.  

One witness said there was 'lots of shouting and running away after a sudden crash' after the incident, which unfolded at Greyfriars Road at about 11.30am. 

A spokesman for South Central Ambulance Service said they received multiple 999 calls saying scaffolding had collapsed from the front of Greyfriars House, with some saying two people had been 'buried by the collapsed structure'.

He said: 'Our staff are currently assessing two patients – one with chest pains and one with a head injury – and the Fire Service are using their thermal imaging equipment to search the collapsed scaffolding.'

One witness said there was 'lots of shouting and running away after a sudden crash' after the incident, which unfolded at Greyfriars Road about 11.30am

South Central Ambulance service said they were treating two patients for 'non-life-threatening injuries'

The service currently have a paramedic team leader in a rapid response vehicle and an ambulance at the scene with a Hazardous Area Response Team en route along with a further two ambulances. 

Thames Valley Police Reading tweeted: 'We are currently at the scene of a scaffold collapse in Garrards Street, Reading. 

'Garrards Street is closed in both directions. Greyfriars Road is also congested. Please avoid the area if possible. 

'Two people are being treated for injuries on the scene.' 

Road closures are currently in place, and emergency services advised avoiding the area.   

More to follow...

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