Inverness’s Union Street closed to traffic and pedestrians after masonry falls into road from roof; Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland in attendance
A city centre street has been closed to traffic and pedestrians after masonry fell off a roof and into the road.
Union Street was cordoned off and police and fire crews attended after the masonry plunged onto the pavement outside Harry Gows and the Old Royal Buildings at around 3.22pm on Saturday.
A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it had sent two appliances to the scene to inspect the roof and make sure if was safe before handing over control of the site to police, who they added were also present.
Police Scotland has been approached for comment.
Union Street is a busy thoroughfare in the heart of Inverness, with multiple bus routes using the one-way street. It also has heavy pedestrian use.
There was no immediate word as to whether anyone had been injured by the falling masonry.
What caused the masonry to fall into the street was not known at the time of writing.
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