Three injured by falling rubble as van crashes through Leeds car park

Three people have been injured by falling rubble after a van crashed through a multi-storey car park this afternoon.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing the vehicle hanging from the car park one floor up from the ground at Leeds Market Car Park. The car is hanging out over New York Street in Leeds city centre.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police 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.

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"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."

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