Firefighters rescued a worker who had fallen from scaffolding at a building on Lainson Street in Wandsworth.
The man had fallen from scaffolding at a terraced house onto a platform at roof level. Crews used a 32m ladder to bring him to safety and he was treated at the scene by London Ambulance Service crews and taken to hospital.
Station Commander Mark Nunan, who was at the scene, said: “Crews used one of our 32m ladders to rescue the worker who had fallen from to a scaffolding platform at roof level.
“The area was very tight for space due to trees, vehicles and phoneline cables. We managed to get some vehicles moved and due to the versatility of the ladder and the experience of the crews, they were able to get the ladder into position to bring the man safely to the ground.
“He was then given treatment by our colleagues from London Ambulance Service and taken to hospital.”
The Brigade was called at 1300 and the incident was over for firefighters by 1359. One fire engine from Battersea Fire Station and a fire rescue unit and 32m ladder from Wimbledon Fire Station were in attendance.