THREE people have been injured by falling rubble after a van crashed through a multi-storey car park wall in a UK city centre.
Cops were called to reports of the collision at NCP car park on York Street, Leeds at just after 4pm today.
© YappAppCops were called to reports of the collision at NCP car park on York Street[/caption]
© YappAppThe vehicle was seen protruding from the building[/caption]
© YappAppThe street was closed off so emergency services could attend the scene[/caption]
Shocking images show the motor protruding from the building with bricks collapsed on the vehicle’s windscreen.
Meanwhile, one man is seen holding his head as he walks through the debris strewn across the street.
Three pedestrians were rushed to hospital after being struck by the rubble. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
Members inside the vehicle were also taken to hospital for precautionary checks.
Police have cordoned off the road and closed the car park as fire rescue teams assess the damage caused to the building.
York street has also been shut, sparking mounting traffic in the area.
Drivers have been told to use alternative routes, while the public have been urged to avoid the area where possible.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Police were called to the NCP car park on Harper Street, Leeds at 4.09pm today to a report a van had collided with an interior wall while driving on the first floor.
“The collision caused damage to the building wall itself and led to the vehicle protruding outwards.
“Occupants of the vehicle were taken to hospital for precautionary checks.
“Three members of the public were also taken to hospital for assessment after being struck by rubble. None of the injuries are thought to be life threatening.
“A police scene has been established and damage to the building is being assessed by colleagues from the fire service and structural engineers. The vehicle involved will be recovered.”
© YappAppThree pedestrians were taken to hospital after being struck from the rubble[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
