Bow crane collapse: Firefighters working to free trapped residents

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Collapsed craneImage copyright @bteirney Image caption A 20-metre (65ft) crane crashed on to a property in Gale Street, Bow

A crane has collapsed on to a terraced house in east London leaving residents trapped inside.

A 20-metre (65ft) crane crashed on to the home in Gale Street, Bow, just before 14:40 BST, London Fire Brigade said.

Firefighters are working to free people trapped inside. There are no reports of injuries at this time.

Emergency services remain at the scene. A police blockade is in place and drivers are advised to avoid the area.

A video posted on social media shows a terraced house with part of the roof caved in.

London Ambulance Service tweeted to say it had "a number of crews and specialist resources" at the scene.

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