A horrific accident struck Kilburn High Street today as a man was reportedly crushed under a heavy construction digger.

Forensic Tent Erected at Shocking Crash Scene

The midday incident happened near the corner of Belsize Road, right outside Franca Manca. A forensic tent now shields the yellow Volvo digger, fitted with a mechanical claw, as police cordon off the area and launch a full investigation.

Emergency Services Rush to Scene

The busy road remains closed while authorities sift through the wreckage. Detectives are collecting CCTV footage from nearby businesses and council cameras to piece together how the tragedy unfolded.

Witnesses Describe Chaotic Aftermath

A local mum-of-two working at a nearby café told us, “We heard a wall of noise, there were cars beeping and people screaming. Then all the emergency services raced in. It was proper carnage.”

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