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Man killed on London street by falling object Man killed by window falling from London apartment block
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A man died when he was struck by an object thought to have fallen from a tower block in London. A man has died after being hit by a window that fell from a luxury block of flats in central London.
The victim was fatally injured at about 10:40 BST while he was on Albert Embankment. The victim was struck at about 10:40 BST outside the Corniche apartments on Albert Embankment.
He was pronounced dead by emergency crews called to the scene. Inquiries are under way to trace his next of kin. He was pronounced dead by emergency crews called to the scene. The Met said it believed the man "was hit by something falling from a building".
The Health and Safety Executive is aware and is liaising with police. The Met said it believed the man "was hit by something falling from a building". Witness Paddy Riley, who said he saw the victim lying on his back, described the scene as "very, very distressing".
A section of window from one of the penthouse properties could be seen to be missing from the structure.
Mr Riley, 59, said: "There was lots of blood everywhere and other stuff - it was very, very distressing.
"There was a lot of labourers standing looking and pointing up at the window and down at him but no-one was going near him."
Property developer St James said it was investigating the incident at its Corniche development.Property developer St James said it was investigating the incident at its Corniche development.
A spokesman added: "We extend our deepest sympathies to his family at this incredibly difficult time. A company spokesman added: "We extend our deepest sympathies to his family at this incredibly difficult time.
"We are investigating this incident as a matter of urgency and working with the emergency services to establish what happened.""We are investigating this incident as a matter of urgency and working with the emergency services to establish what happened."
The Health and Safety Executive is aware and is liaising with police.
The Corniche is listed as an "exclusive riverside address" made up of 252 apartments which overlook a number of London landmarks.
Designed by Foster and Partners, it is the same company responsible for the Gherkin, and properties are priced between £2.7m and £6.25m.