Industrial Fall Incident at Residential Property Construction Site - United Kingdom
Jan 11, 2026
INCIDENT SUMMARY
On Monday, January 12, 2026, at approximately 12:20 GMT, emergency services responded to a report of an industrial accident involving a worker at a residential property construction site located on Nottingham Road in Selston, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom.
INCIDENT DETAILS
The incident involved a male worker who fell through the residential structure during active construction operations. Emergency services, including the East Midlands Ambulance Service and air ambulance response team, were dispatched to the scene immediately upon receiving the 999 call.
RESPONSE & MEDICAL ASSESSMENT
While the air ambulance was initially deployed to assess the severity of the situation, the injured worker was subsequently transported via ambulance to the Queen's Medical Centre for comprehensive medical evaluation and treatment.
INJURY STATUS
The worker sustained a fractured leg as a result of the fall. Medical assessment by Nottinghamshire Police indicated that the injuries, while requiring hospitalization, were not deemed life-threatening.
IMPACT & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Nottingham Road was temporarily closed to facilitate safe emergency services access and incident management operations. The road was reopened approximately 90 minutes following the initial emergency response call.
LESSONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
This incident underscores the critical importance of fall protection measures, proper scaffolding and working platform compliance, and comprehensive safety protocols at construction sites. Organizations should ensure rigorous hazard assessments, appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and continuous safety awareness among all personnel working at heights.
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