Wall collapse causes traffic chaos

Drivers in Sheffield ran into traffic chaos yesterday afternoon after a high stone wall on one of the city’s major roads collapsed.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Oct 2011, 09:09 BST

The 6ft wall, which runs alongside King Edward VII School and Language College in Broomhill, fell down at about 1.45pm.

Rubble was left strewn across much of Glossop Road and covering sections of pavement next to a bus stop.

No one was injured in the incident.

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Vinci Construction is currently carrying out major works at the secondary school under Sheffield’s Building Schools for the Future scheme. The works, being carried out in three phases, include refurbishment of its grade II-listed building, and new buildings including a sports hall and science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) centre.

The collapse exposed gas pipes in Glossop Road and led to the road being closed to traffic heading towards the city centre.

Drivers heading towards Sheffield were diverted via Whitham Road and Western Bank.

PICTURE: Chris Lawton.

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