A HELICOPTER has crashed in Vauxhall, south London, after hitting a crane this morning, according to reports.
London Fire Brigade said it had received numerous calls about the incident and firefighters were en route to the scene.
A pall of smoke was visible near the River Thames.
Witness Robert Oxley said: "What is clear is that the helicopter has hit a crane".
It is believed that the crane was used for a new building develolpment.
Can you just imagine peoples initial thoughts - hit's a crane that's attached to a tall building, it's rush hour, near MI6... Got to be a terrorist attack. Luckiest thing I've heard is the crane operator. Hadn't been late for work for something like 10-15 years... Late today!
Can you just imagine peoples initial thoughts - hit's a crane that's attached to a tall building, it's rush hour, near MI6... Got to be a terrorist attack. Luckiest thing I've heard is the crane operator. Hadn't been late for work for something like 10-15 years... Late today!