A TRUCK has been crushed after a 120 tonne bridge collapsed from a crane in Leeds.
The huge structure came crashing down on Regent Street, near Leeds City College’s Quarry Hill campus, as it was being moved as part of construction work on a flyover.
It is not yet known if anyone has been injured.
An eyewitness told LeedsLive: “120 tonne section of the A64 bridge replacement has just collapsed on the truck from the crane.”
Pictures show the truck was completely crushed – and major damage has been made to the road by its colossal weight made on the vehicle as well as to the road.
Witnesses described a loud bang like thunder as it hit the ground
The road has been closed off to the public since 8pm yesterday for "bridge demolition works".
It had been due to reopen on Monday May 17.
The road is also set to be closed for a further three weekends, as construction work is undertaken in the area.
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