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London Luton Airport: Man hurt after vehicle falls from car park | |
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Emergency services were called to London Luton Airport at about 11:00 BST | Emergency services were called to London Luton Airport at about 11:00 BST |
A man has suffered serious injuries after a vehicle fell from a multi-storey car park at London Luton Airport. | |
Emergency services were called to Car Park One shortly before 11:00 BST. | |
An airport spokesperson said "one person has been taken to hospital for further assessment". | |
Bedfordshire Police said its officers, along with ambulance and fire crews, were still on the scene. | |
The vehicle involved is understood to have fallen from an upper level of the car park. | |
BBC reporter Helen Mulroy said it appeared to be on its side and wedged against the side of the car park building. | |
A crane was being positioned above it. | |
In a statement, the airport said: "Arriving vehicles are being redirected to the airport's mid-stay car park until further notice. | |
"There is no disruption to wider airport operations." | "There is no disruption to wider airport operations." |
East of England Ambulance Service said it sent a number of crews to the site. | East of England Ambulance Service said it sent a number of crews to the site. |
"An ambulance, an ambulance officer vehicle, a rapid response vehicle, the Hazardous Area Response Team and the Beds and Herts Critical Care Scheme were sent to the scene," a spokesman said. | "An ambulance, an ambulance officer vehicle, a rapid response vehicle, the Hazardous Area Response Team and the Beds and Herts Critical Care Scheme were sent to the scene," a spokesman said. |
Bedfordshire Police urged any witnesses to contact the force. | |
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