Floor COLLAPSES at trendy bar in Hackney: Seven people are rescued as mezzanine floor caves in sending punters sprawling - while medics scramble to treat injured

 Multiple people have been left injured and search and rescue crews were called in after the second floor of a popular bar reportedly collapsed with punters inside this afternoon. 

Seven people have been rescued from the Two More Years bar in Hackney Wick, east London, and a number of people have been treated at the scene and taken to hospital. The group were left trapped on the remaining area of the mezzanine floor after it had collapsed, and were rescued by firefighters.  

Pictures taken at the scene show dozens of police officers and paramedics in attendance, who treated patients on the pavement in Roach Road just outside the bar. 

It is not yet clear how many people have been injured during the incident.

Multiple people have been left injured and search and rescue crews were called in after the second floor of a popular bar reportedly collapsed with punters inside this afternoon

Multiple people have been left injured and search and rescue crews were called in afThe remains of Two More Years bar and restaurant at Hackey Wick, east London after a mezzanine floor collapsed on Saturday

The remains of Two More Years bar and restaurant at Hackey Wick, east London after a mezzanine floor collapsed on Saturday

Eight people have been rescued from the Two More Years bar in Hackney Wick, east London, and a number of people have been treated at the scene and taken to hospital

Eight people have been rescued from the Two More Years bar in Hackney Wick, east London, and a number of people have been treated at the scene and taken to hospital

Multiple people have been left injured and a search is still underway after the second floor of a popular bar in Hackney Wick, east London, reportedly collapsed this afternoon

Multiple people have been left injured and a search is still underway after the second floor of a popular bar in Hackney Wick, east London, reportedly collapsed this afternoon

The emergency services rushed to Two More Years in Hackney Wick, east London at around 4.50pm on Saturday, February 12

The emergency services rushed to Two More Years in Hackney Wick, east London at around 4.50pm on Saturday, February 12

London Fire Brigade's Station Commander Sacha Clement, who is at the scene, said: 'Firefighters have carried out a systematic search of the building and rescued eight people from inside.

'They were trapped on the remaining part of the mezzanine floor and crews used a ladder to bridge between the floor and the internal staircase to get them safely out of the building.

'We are working with our emergency services partners, and a number of people have been treated at the scene and taken to hospital.'

Pictures taken at the scene in Roach Road show dozens of police officers and paramedics in attendance, who treated patients on the pavement just outside the bar

Pictures taken at the scene in Roach Road show dozens of police officers and paramedics in attendance, who treated patients on the pavement just outside the bar

A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade confirmed a mezzanine floor at the bar had collapsed as search and rescue crews were called in

A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade confirmed a mezzanine floor at the bar had collapsed as search and rescue crews were called in

A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said: 'We were called at 4:44pm today (12 February) to Roach Road, Hackney Wick, to reports that part of a building had collapsed. We have sent a number of resources to the scene.

'Crews are treating patients at the scene and are working closely with emergency services colleagues.'

A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade confirmed a mezzanine floor at the bar had collapsed as search and rescue crews were called in.

Three fire engines from Homerton, Bethnal Green and Leyton fire stations and two rescue units from East Ham and Edmonton stations are at the scene, alongside ambulances and resources from the Metropolitan police.  

Rushanara Ali, Labour MP for Bethnal Green and Bow, tweeted: 'Very concerned about the collapse of part of a building at Roach Road, Fish Island.

'My thoughts are with all those affected and their loved ones. Grateful to @Ldn-Ambulance and @TowerHamletsNow emergency response services for their support at this time.'

A statement on the venue's Instagram page said: 'At around 5pm today, the mezzanine in our venue collapsed.

'Thankfully no one has sustained any critical injuries. This does mean the venue will remain closed for now and all dinner reservations and party bookings are cancelled. 

'Our thoughts are with everyone that has been affected. We will provide more information as we have it.'

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