• Privacy policy
  • T&C’s
  • About Us
    • FAQ
  • Contact us
  • Guest Content
  • TLE
  • News
  • Politics
  • Opinion
    • Elevenses
  • Business
  • Food
  • Travel
  • Property
  • JOBS
  • All
    • All Entertainment
    • Film
    • Sport
    • Tech/Auto
    • Lifestyle
    • Lottery Results
      • Lotto
      • Set For Life
      • Thunderball
      • EuroMillions
No Result
View All Result
The London Economic
SUPPORT THE LONDON ECONOMIC
NEWSLETTER
The London Economic
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Miraculous escape as high winds blow roof off apartment block in Slough

Luckily nobody was injured as the roof was lifted onto cars below.

Ben Gelblum by Ben Gelblum
2020-01-14 23:41
in News
FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmailWhatsapp

Witnesses have described the moment a large section of an apartment block’s roof came crashing down onto Slough’s high street.

Taxi driver Haris Baig, 30, said he was just metres away from being caught under the structure as he drove along the High Street on Tuesday evening.

He said: “At first I thought it was scaffolding, but then I realised the whole roof had come down.

“There was a massive amount of noise. I was about 15 metres away and slammed on my brakes.

“I got out to see if everyone was alright. That was my first reaction, but at the same time I was thinking is this even safe?”

Winter weather Jan 14th 2020
Construction workers in Slough high street after a roof was blown off (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)

Mr Baig said he did not see anyone injured, but heard that one person had broken their leg.

“It was a disaster,” he said.

RelatedPosts

Major climate change reports removed from US government websites

Yvette Cooper urged to scrap plans to ban Palestine Action

Government spends £500,000 of taxpayer cash on a full stop

Bob Vylan issue scathing new statement as police investigate Glastonbury chant

“It was a miracle no one was killed.”

A large police cordon remains in place around the scene of the incident, with part of the metal roof still propped up against the apartment building.

A white van, with its hazard lights flashing, can also be seen underneath the metal structure.

Winter weather Jan 14th 2020
Emergency services in Slough high street (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)

Balconies on the top floor of the apartment block have been covered with yellow insulation, with much of it still being blown off the roof by strong winds.

Sebastian Rejnisz, 44, who lives in the affected building, said: “I was moving my car out the back at the time when I heard a boom. I just thought it was the bins.

“I then went in and opened the front door  and saw the roof was on the street.

“Everyone was just running around.”

Subscribe to our Newsletter

View our  Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions

About Us

TheLondonEconomic.com – Open, accessible and accountable news, sport, culture and lifestyle.

Read more

SUPPORT

We do not charge or put articles behind a paywall. If you can, please show your appreciation for our free content by donating whatever you think is fair to help keep TLE growing and support real, independent, investigative journalism.

DONATE & SUPPORT

Contact

Editorial enquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Commercial enquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Address

The London Economic Newspaper Limited t/a TLE
Company number 09221879
International House,
24 Holborn Viaduct,
London EC1A 2BN,
United Kingdom

© The London Economic Newspaper Limited t/a TLE thelondoneconomic.com - All Rights Reserved. Privacy

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Lottery Results
    • Lotto
    • Set For Life
    • Thunderball
    • EuroMillions
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Food
  • Travel
  • JOBS
  • More…
    • Elevenses
    • Opinion
    • Property
    • Tech & Auto
  • About Us
    • Privacy policy
  • Contact us

© The London Economic Newspaper Limited t/a TLE thelondoneconomic.com - All Rights Reserved. Privacy

← Exclusive interview with Norbert Goffa, ILCoin: ‘Blockchain will take over in a few decades’ ← Mail on Sunday could call on Meghan Markle’s father to testify against her in privacy case
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Lottery Results
    • Lotto
    • Set For Life
    • Thunderball
    • EuroMillions
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Food
  • Travel
  • JOBS
  • More…
    • Elevenses
    • Opinion
    • Property
    • Tech & Auto
  • About Us
    • Privacy policy
  • Contact us

© The London Economic Newspaper Limited t/a TLE thelondoneconomic.com - All Rights Reserved. Privacy

-->