Kirkgate: Search teams called to derelict building collapse
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Debris from the collapsed building has partially blocked the road
A derelict building has partially collapsed in the centre of Leeds.
Emergency services were called to Kirkgate, near to the junction with Harper Street, shortly after 16:00 BST on Friday, West Yorkshire Police said.
A number of roads were closed and members of the public were asked to avoid the area while a search and rescue team assessed the site.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue left the scene shortly before 19:00 saying "no casualties were found".

The front of the building collapsed onto the pavement, photos from the scene showed

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