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UK weather: Woman killed after building falls on car opposite Holborn Tube station in central London | UK weather: Woman killed after building falls on car opposite Holborn Tube station in central London |
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A woman has been killed and a man is being treated in hospital for injuries after a building collapsed and fell on a car in central London. | A woman has been killed and a man is being treated in hospital for injuries after a building collapsed and fell on a car in central London. |
The building collapsed on to the vehicle at around 11.05pm yesterday opposite Holborn Tube station, the Metropolitan Police said. | The building collapsed on to the vehicle at around 11.05pm yesterday opposite Holborn Tube station, the Metropolitan Police said. |
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, a police spokesman said, and a man was pulled from the car and was taken to hospital, where he is in a stable condition. | The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, a police spokesman said, and a man was pulled from the car and was taken to hospital, where he is in a stable condition. |
Paramedics and firefighters were also called to attend the incident, where three others were injured and roads in the area were closed. | Paramedics and firefighters were also called to attend the incident, where three others were injured and roads in the area were closed. |
Photographs from the scene showed large chunks of masonry and debris strewn across the pavement. | Photographs from the scene showed large chunks of masonry and debris strewn across the pavement. |
The roof of the silver four-door car was badly crushed. | The roof of the silver four-door car was badly crushed. |
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London Fire Brigade said the concrete fascia of the building collapsed on to the car, which was in Kingsway. | London Fire Brigade said the concrete fascia of the building collapsed on to the car, which was in Kingsway. |
Around 20 firefighters helped to free the trapped pair from the car. | Around 20 firefighters helped to free the trapped pair from the car. |
A spokesman said: "Another woman travelling in the car managed to get out of the vehicle before the brigade arrived. | A spokesman said: "Another woman travelling in the car managed to get out of the vehicle before the brigade arrived. |
"Around 10 people were evacuated from nearby buildings as a precaution." | "Around 10 people were evacuated from nearby buildings as a precaution." |
London Ambulance Service said four people were injured, three reported to be in the car and a passer-by. | London Ambulance Service said four people were injured, three reported to be in the car and a passer-by. |
"Sadly, despite extensive efforts to resuscitate her, a woman was pronounced dead at the scene", a spokesperson said. | "Sadly, despite extensive efforts to resuscitate her, a woman was pronounced dead at the scene", a spokesperson said. |
"A man reported to be in his mid-20s had suffered leg injuries and was treated and stabilised before being taken to the Royal London Hospital. | "A man reported to be in his mid-20s had suffered leg injuries and was treated and stabilised before being taken to the Royal London Hospital. |
"Two other people, a woman and a man, were taken to University College Hospital with minor injuries." | "Two other people, a woman and a man, were taken to University College Hospital with minor injuries." |
Additional reporting by Press Association | Additional reporting by Press Association |