Three injured by falling rubble after van ploughs through Leeds car park

Three people have been taken to hospital after a van crashed through a multi-storey car park in Leeds.

The van collided through the wall and barrier at the NCP car park on York Street at around 4.15pm this afternoon.

Emergency services including the police, fire and ambulance service attended the scene.

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.’

The car park is currently sealed off while authorities investigate the cause of the crash.

York Street, a busy route connecting to the A61 and Eastgate roundabout, remains closed this evening, with heavy traffic during rush hour.

Drivers are being diverted and the public are advised to avoid the area where possible.

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