VIDEO: Storm Barra causes scaffolding to fall from building in Derry

Name: Workers reconstructing the scaffolding that fell because of Storm Barra
Uploaded: 2021-12-07T12:21:14.000Z
Duration: 20 s
Description: Scaffolding was blown down at the corner of Park Avenue and Academy Road because of strong winds caused by Storm Barra. Work is being done to clear the scaffolding and reopen the road.

Scaffolding has fallen from a building at the corner of Park Avenue and Academy Road in Derry as storm Barra causes high winds.

By Daire Ní Chanáin

Published 7th Dec 2021, 12:41 BST

Updated 7th Dec 2021, 13:31 BST

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The scaffolding is believed to have fallen in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday) and there have been no reported injuries.

The junction was closed to traffic and pedestrians as work was done to clear the scaffolding but the area has since been reopened.

Derry Park Avenue