Child among three dead in fall from London tower block

29 May 2026 • 9:33 PM MYT
The Independent
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Child among three dead in fall from London tower block

  • Three people, including a child, have died after falling from a high-rise block of flats in Elephant and Castle, south London.
  • Emergency services were called to the UNCLE building in Churchyard Row at 7.29am on Wednesday.
  • A woman, a man, and child were found dead at the scene, despite efforts to resuscitate them.
  • Their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
  • The Metropolitan Police are treating the deaths as unexpected, with no other injuries reported.

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