Scaffolding was blown over onto parked cars during the early hours of this morning (November 1) as Storm Claudio battered the South West. Crews from Avon Fire and Rescue Service were called to Cleeve Road in Knowle at 1.33am after receiving reports of the incident.
It had been reported that scaffolding had fallen from a building and was blocking the roadway. Firefighters from Bedminster managed to cut away the plastic sheeting and take down the scaffolding.
Bedminster Fire Station confirmed that some vehicles were badly damaged after the collapse. They also tweeted a picture of the blown over scaffolding, showing it laying on top of cars parked along the road.
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It was confirmed that no-one was injured during the incident. A spokesperson from Avon Fire and Rescue Service told Bristol Live: "Crews from Bedminster were called at 1.33am (Tuesday, November 1) to reports that scaffolding had fallen from a building on Cleeve Road, Knowle.
"On arrival, firefighters found scaffolding in a dangerous position on top of a car blocking the roadway. Crews made the scene safe by cutting away plastic sheeting and taking the scaffolding down."
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