A CRANE has snapped after it was reportedly struck by lightning at the site of the notorious unfinished tower block formerly known as the IYLO building.
Police were called to reports of the broken crane at approximately 4.48pm this afternoon.
A London Ambulance Service spokeswoman said they had been called to reports of a crane snapping after it was struck by lightning.
Fire crews are still at the site, which is now known as the Island development, but a police spokesman said it is not thought anyone was hurt.
Despite this, there are currently 15 fire engines at the site and a police helicopter at the site.
Ambulances are also at the site on stand-by but have confirmed there are currently no patients to treat.
Spokesmen for the police and the London Fire Brigade both said this was an automatic response to an incident of this nature.
Construction on the site, on the corner of Wellesley Road and St James' Road, began in 2007 but has been plagued by setbacks and has often been labelled an 'eyesore'.
Construction on the Island development is expected to be finished by 2015.
