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| Leicester street closed as scaffolding collapses | Leicester street closed as scaffolding collapses |
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| Two people have been injured when scaffolding collapsed in a Leicester city centre street. | |
| The large tower of scaffolding hit a passing bus and van as it fell into Charles Street shortly after 11:30 GMT. | The large tower of scaffolding hit a passing bus and van as it fell into Charles Street shortly after 11:30 GMT. |
| Two people are thought to have been taken to hospital with minor injuries. No other injuries have so far been reported. | Two people are thought to have been taken to hospital with minor injuries. No other injuries have so far been reported. |
| Police have closed off Charles Street between Humberstone Gate and Rutland Street. | Police have closed off Charles Street between Humberstone Gate and Rutland Street. |
| It is thought one of those injured, a woman, was caught trapped underneath the scaffolding. | It is thought one of those injured, a woman, was caught trapped underneath the scaffolding. |
| Carl Wiles, from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue, said it was "lucky" there were no major injuries. | Carl Wiles, from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue, said it was "lucky" there were no major injuries. |
| "We believe the wind has probably caused it to collapse and pulled it across the pavement and road," he said, | "We believe the wind has probably caused it to collapse and pulled it across the pavement and road," he said, |
| "It is very lucky for the nature of how busy the street is and the amount of vehicles and pedestrians in the area." | "It is very lucky for the nature of how busy the street is and the amount of vehicles and pedestrians in the area." |