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Leicester Building Collapse: One Injured, Evacuations Ordered
14 Jul
Summary
- A building partial collapse occurred on Wharf Street South in Leicester.
- One person sustained minor injuries and received treatment at the scene.
- Several roads were closed as emergency services assessed the damage.
A building in Leicester city centre partially collapsed on Monday evening, sending debris across Wharf Street South and necessitating the evacuation of nearby buildings. Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene.
One person present in the street suffered minor injuries. East Midlands Ambulance Service provided treatment on-site, and the individual was discharged without further intervention. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is currently managing the incident and evaluating the extent of the structural damage.
Leicestershire Police have confirmed that the collapse was not the result of an explosion. Several roads, including Dryden Street, Old Milton Street, Lee Circle, Fleet Street, Gladstone Street, Wharf Street South, Clyde Street, Wharf Street, and St Matthews Way, were temporarily closed to ensure public safety and aid the ongoing assessment.
