Three pedestrians injured by falling rubble as van crashes through multi-storey car park wall in UK city centre

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 around 4:15pm today.

Car crashes through multi-story car park, injuring pedestrians.

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Cops were called to reports of the collision at NCP car park on York StreetCredit: © YappApp
Car crashes through multi-story car park, injuring pedestrians.

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The vehicle was seen protruding from the buildingCredit: © YappApp
Car crashed through a building, injuring pedestrians; emergency responders at the scene.

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The street was closed off for emergency servicesCredit: © YappApp

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 walk through the rubble.

Three pedestrians were rushed to hospital after being struck by the rubble but their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Members inside the vehicle were also taken to hospital for precautionary checks.

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.”

Emergency responders at the scene of a car crash in Leeds.

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Three pedestrians were taken to hospital after being struck from the rubbleCredit: © YappApp

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