The incident took place in a multi-storey car park in Leeds
The van was left hanging out of the first floor of the multi-storey car park(Image: Charlie Fenton / SWNS)
A van drove through a wall in a multi-storey car park after smashing through a safety barrier, leaving it dangling from the first floor.
Emergency services were called to the NCP Markets car park on New York Street, Leeds, at 4.09pm on Thursday, July 30.
A grey Hyundai van had collided with a wall on the first floor of the car park in West Yorkshire which resulted in three members of the public being injured by falling rubble.
West Yorkshire Police have said the occupants of the vehicle have been taken to the hospital for “precautionary checks”, plus the three members of the public who were hit by rubble.
Multiple fire engines and ambulances were in attendance at the multi-storey car park in Leeds(Image: Charlie Fenton / SWNS)
The police statement, issued on Wednesday afternoon, read: “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.”
Images show the van, which has its emergency lights on, wedged in the wall with its bonnet hanging over the road below. Debris including bricks and metal railing were also scattered across the ground.
At least five fire engines and four ambulances were in attendance at the crash site.
Three people were injured by falling rubble and were rushed to hospital(Image: Charlie Fenton / SWNS)
A passer-by said: “I’ve not got a clue what happened, but I’ve never seen anything like this before – or so many ambulances.”
Kane Rawdon, 31, was among those caught up in the incident after parking his vehicle inside the NCP Markets car park earlier today.
He said: “I was at work and got a text from a mate who knows I park here. I don’t know if I’m going to be allowed through to get my car.
“I’ve not seen this many police before in town, but I’d heard something was happening. I hope that everyone is safe.”
A Yorkshire Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “Ambulance resources responded to an incident at The Markets car park in central Leeds on Wednesday afternoon and five patients were conveyed to Leeds General Infirmary.”