A wall is threatening to collapse on Four Elms Road, Cardiff. Emergency services have closed the road due to reports of an “unsafe building.” Witnesses at the scene described a large plant, almost the size of a tree, growing through the wall of a disused building, putting it at risk of collapsing. The affected building, next to the old Cardiff Free Library Roath branch, is currently unused.
As a precaution, an 80-metre stretch of the road has been closed to traffic, and the pavement next to the endangered wall has been cordoned off. South Wales Police received a report of the unsafe building at 11:55 am and have advised drivers to find alternative routes due to the road closure up to Newport Road.
The pavement alongside the wall has also been closed to pedestrians. Images from the scene show the plant visibly growing through the wall, causing concern for the building’s stability. Nearby residents and passersby have been urged to avoid the area while experts assess the situation and work to secure the structure.
The incident has prompted a closure of the road and disruptions to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Updates on the situation are being provided as authorities investigate the potentially hazardous building. The safety of the public remains a top priority as emergency services and officials coordinate their efforts to address the situation on Four Elms Road in Cardiff.