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Unsafe building in south Bristol causes temporary road closure

By Mia Vines Booth  Wednesday Jun 28, 2023

A south Bristol road was temporarily closed on Tuesday after a crack was found in a building.

Sandy Park Road in Brislington was closed in both directions due to the unstable structure of the Furniture Shop near the junction with Bath Road.

Emergency services were at the scene on Tuesday evening.

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A large crack was found on the side of the Furniture shop according to those at the scene.

The road was reopened on Wednesday morning, but the pedestrian route which encircles the Furniture Shop remains cordoned off while the building remains unstable.

Main photo: Mia Vines Booth

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