A DRIVER has been “trapped beneath rubble” after scaffolding collapsed onto a busy high street.
The man’s car was crushed by wood and metal which fell from a closed public library on Stoke Newington Church Street around 7.30am.
Hackney Council has asked residents to avoid the area.
It is thought members of the public helped the man to safety.
A spokesperson for the council said: “Stoke Newington Church St is closed between Edward’s Ln and Albion Rd for traffic & pedestrians due to fallen scaffolding.
“Police & council teams are on the scene, thankfully no one was injured. Buses are on diversion until further notice.
“Please avoid the area if possible.”
Residents have been evacuated as a precaution and a cordon remains in place, according to local media.
Cops and firefighters have been spotted at the chaotic scene.
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