Office workers have been evacuated and train services cancelled over fears that a huge crane is at risk of ‘collapse’.<br /><br />Emergency services were called to Riverside Way, in Leeds, at around 1.30pm after receiving reports that the roughly 80m (262ft) crane was “unstable”.<br /><br />Police later confirmed that no one was aboard the huge hydraulic structure and set up a cordon to prevent pedestrians from walking close to it.<br /><br />Trains were initially halted at Leeds station as emergency teams tackled the incident, and although the lines are now back open, there have been widespread delays.<br /><br />A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Police are at the scene following a report of an industrial incident involving a crane on Riverside Way, Leeds. <br /><br />“It has been confirmed that there is no one on the crane. <br /><br />“Access to the area has been restricted for pedestrians and road closures put in place. A number of buildings in the area are also being evacuated as a precaution. <br /><br />“These closures are expected to be in place for some time and members of the public are advised to avoid the area and seek other routes.<br /><br />“This is an ongoing incident and further updates will be provided in due course.”<br /><br />A West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service added: "We were called at 13.36 to reports of an unstable structure on Riverside Way in Leeds.<br /><br />"Two crews from Leeds are in attendance dealing with the structure which is a large crane.<br /><br />"The area has been cleared of people - access is restricted and road closures are in place."
