Watch: Moment Storm Henk brings scaffolding crashing down onto high street - Sutton

This is the moment shoppers on Sutton High Street were seen running to safety after scaffolding came crashing down during Storm Henk.

The video capturing the scene shows the busy street covered by metal poles and wooden planks, with several Londoners visibly shocked by the incident at 3.15pm on Tuesday (January 2)

Sutton Council posted on X (formerly Twitter): “We are currently responding to reports of fallen scaffolding on Sutton High Street. Thankfully no one was hurt."

It said Met Police officers, London Fire Brigade crews and council officers were on site working to ensure the area Was safe.

On Wesnesday a spokesperson for the council said: "Following yesterday's incident, the council's health and safety team visited the site and worked with the scaffold company and the police to ensure the high street was made safe. The scaffolding was cleared to ensure that businesses were able to open this morning.

"The Health and Safety Executive has been informed of the incident and the council is working with them and all relevant parties to help with their investigations. Based on the outcome of the investigation we will make sure any lessons are learnt."

Footage shared on X currently has more than 215,000 views and is captioned: “Severe winds in Sutton cause scaffolding to blow onto the street.”

On Tuesday the Met Office warned of severe disruption to travel due to Storm Henk, with winds of up to 80mph and strong winds.

Rail disruption continued to impact London services on Wednesday.

The Environment Agency has 18 flood alerts in place in London as of 9.30am, and 297 flood warnings throughout England.