Kirkgate: Derelict building collapses in Leeds city centre as roads closed off and police cordon in place
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A police cordon is in place on Kirkgate in the city centre this afternoon (Friday) following the incident.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Police are currently at the scene of a derelict building which has collapsed in Kirkgate in Leeds.
“Road closures are currently in place and people are asked to avoid the area at this time.”
We will provide all updates to this developing story as and when we get them in the live blog below:
Derelict building collapses in Leeds city centre
Police statement
West Yorkshire Police have issued the below statement on their social media channels:
Fire crews are also in attendance
Crews from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are also in attendance:
Photo from the scene
The below photo has been shared by Mick Rhodes, who says that he was in the Duck and Drake pub when the building collapsed:
Duck and Drake
Mick Rhodes said that he didn’t hear the building collapse but realised there was “a lot of activity”:
Concerns for safety
Jennie Huntington took the below picture minutes after the collapse. She said that “lots of people went to the scene to make sure no one was hurt”.
Duck & Drake closed
The pub across the road from the building that has collapsed has posted the below on their Facebook page:
Not a post I expected to put on but due to a building collapse on kirkgate police have advised they won't be letting anyone through the barrier for the evening so we will be closed. We will keep you updated about the morning as we get more information through. Sorry guys.
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