Whitehall Road: Emergency services cordon off large area of Leeds city centre due to reported issue with crane
Emergency crews have cordoned off a large section of Leeds city centre over what is believed to be an issue with a crane.
Buildings have been evacuated at Wellington Place and a large stretch of Whitehall Road has been cordoned off by police and fire crews.
Those who have been evacuated have been told to keep back and it’s understood that there is an issue involving a crane at one of the nearby building sites.
West Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for a statement. A YEP reporter is at the scene.
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