Broad Street in Seaford closed due to concerns over scaffolding

Sussex Police shut Broad Street in Seaford at around 1.30pm this afternoon with shops also closing on the high street.

The road is currently still closed.

People reported that part of the structure had come loose and claimed that it was moving because of the strong gusts.

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East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) responded to reports of a loose ladder attached to the scaffolding area, adding the road remains closed for “public safety”.

A spokeswoman for Sussex Police said officers were there to support the fire service to “make a structure in Broad Street safe.”

The structure is on top of a row of shops, all of which had to close early.

Police also cordoned off from Saxon Lane

The scaffolding on the Talland Parade site has been in the town for six years.

One passerby said a Co-op store, the Grumpy Chef restaurant, as well as other shops on the street also had to close early.

Meanwhile, tiles came flying off a roof above Bengal Palace restaurant in Church Street which ESFRS had cordoned off.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service dealt with the fallen tiles

The Sussex Police spokeswoman said: “We are supporting the fire service with a road closure, while they make a structure in Broad Street safe.”

An ESFRS spokeswoman said: “The fire service attended the Saxon Court area to reports of a loose ladder attached to scaffolding in the area. Working with the police the road remains closed in the interests of public safety, and understand that police remain on scene.”

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Sussex has been battered by Storm Eunice today with wind gusts of up to 90mph. The Met Office put out a red warning from around 10am to 3pm today. It has now been reduced to an amber warning which is set to last into the evening.

Homes have been left without power, while flights and trains have been suspended and roads, schools and businesses have shut as potentially record-breaking gusts of more than 120mph have been recorded in the most exposed areas.

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