Leeds City Council has issued a statement after the dramatic collapse of a derelict building in the city centre.
It left a huge pile of debris on Kirkgate when the dilapidated structure came down on Friday afternoon , prompting a huge emergency services response. Road closures were put in place by police as people were told to avoid the area. Later, search teams were seen inspecting the damage. The collapse has caused frustration in the city, as questions are asked about the neglect of heritage buildings.
“As the building is privately owned, the owner will be liaising with our conservation team on how to proceed. “We’d like to thank West Yorkshire Police and the West Yorkshire Fire Department for quickly securing the area and making sure everyone was safe following the collapse.” Sign up to our free newsletters now Over the weekend, Leeds Civic Trust, which works to promote heritage buildings and encourage improvements in the city, expressed sadness at the damage on Kirkgate.
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