Road users are being urged to avoid the Paragon in Bath this morning after a large tree fell from Hedgmead Park, completely blocking the road and hitting a building opposite.
The scene on the Paragon | Photo courtesy of Pete Alimo
The tree has fallen close to St Swithin’s Church on the Paragon.
Police say the tree hit a building on the opposite side of the road at around 6am this morning. A structural engineer has been called to take a look.
Fire crews attended the fallen tree at around 6am this morning | Photo courtesy of John Buckingham
A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said it is not known whether anyone was in the flat at the time.
The view from Guinea Lane | Photo courtesy of Janette Hayward
Photos show the tree has fallen straight across the road, taking down some of the metal fencing of Hedgemead Park.
Councillor Paul Crossley, B&NES Council’s cabinet member for Community Services, said: “The tree in Hedgemead Park was inspected earlier in the year and there were no external signs that indicated the internal decay was present.
“However due to a fungal infection causing extensive internal decay of the main stem, the tree has unfortunately failed and fallen across the Paragon, striking a property on the other side of the road.
“The road is currently closed while we work to clear it up and assess any damage to the buildings opposite. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
Police are currently diverting traffic away | Photo courtesy of Pete Alimo
Police have been diverting traffic away from the scene, with the closure expected to last for some time.
