PASSERS-BY were shocked as a large scaffolding tower collapsed next to a block of flats.
The structure was left leaning precariously against a nearby tree shortly before midnight.
Police and fire services were called and quickly cordoned off the roads surrounding Allfrey Road in Eastbourne.
But fire services were unable to take the structure down and so a scaffolding company was called urgently.
An East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “We were called at 11.39pm on September 9.
“Firefighters from Eastbourne attended a residential property in Allfrey Road, Eastbourne, after reports of a dangerous structure. Scaffolding had collapsed.
“Crews were not able to dismantle the scaffolding safely so it was secured and police were requested to cordon off the surrounding roads.
“Advice was given to residents and a scaffolding company was asked to attend urgently, before rush hour the following day.
“The scene was made safe. No one was injured.”
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