Accidents and Crashes

Breakdown lorry from Lambeth fire station in action

The breakdown lorry, from Lambeth fire station, being deployed to move a lorry involved in a serious accident with the OXO lorry in the distance. The fire brigade senior officer is wearing the white helmet. Trolley bus electrification overhead wires can be seen above.

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library

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Breakdown lorry lifting car from basement area

The breakdown lorry, from Lambeth fire station being deployed to raise a car from the basement area after it crashed through the railings. On the far side of the road is the Divisional control unit (with dome) and behind that the senior officers' staff car.

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library

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