Worker Safely Evacuated by Crane from Burning Roof in England

A harrowing scene unfolded in Reading, England, as flames erupted in a 16-storey building under construction, sparking widespread panic. Thick smoke filled the sky, trapping a worker on the building’s roof. Amidst the chaos, crane operator Glen Edwards emerged as a hero, deftly navigating his crane through challenging winds to pluck the stranded worker to safety, earning applause from bystanders below.

The swift action by a team of 50 firefighters contained the blaze, while two individuals affected by smoke inhalation were rushed to the hospital. Edwards, hailed for his courageous act, credited perseverance in battling adverse wind conditions during the daring rescue.

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