WorldPublished: 9 October 2026 at 13:26

Window cleaners stuck on 15th floor cradle rescued

Two window cleaners were left stranded on the 15th floor of the One Blackfriars tower in London after their access cradle malfunctioned. They were later rescued.

Window cleaners working on the One Blackfriars tower in London were rescued after becoming stuck at the 15th floor level when their cleaning cradle, the platform used to reach the building's facade, malfunctioned.

The men were working on the exterior of the building when the equipment failed and they were left unable to move. The source report says they were rescued.

The available information does not specify what caused the malfunction, how long the men were stranded, how the rescue was carried out or whether anyone was injured.

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