A road in Lancaster is still cordoned off after it was closed due to an unsafe building.

Emergency services cordoned off several roads in Lancaster city centre yesterday (Sunday) after a huge vertical crack appeared in the outside wall of the former Collegian Club building.

Lancashire Police confirmed Gage Street had been closed to the public because of safety concerns.

They were asked to assist with road closures by the fire service.

Gage Street in Lancaster is still fenced off after the road was closed due to an unsafe building.

placeholder image — Gage Street in Lancaster is still fenced off after the road was closed due to an unsafe building.

A spokesman for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 12:33 on June 7, fire crews attended an incident on Gage Street, Lancaster, involving an unstable structure. Firefighters assessed the scene a before the incident was handed over to a building inspector.

“Crews were in attendance for approximately three hours.”

The nearby Tap House pub, that was hosting a charity event attended by the Mayor Lancaster, was reportedly evacuated as a precaution and relocated to The Borough in Dalton Square.

Police officers and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service remained at the scene whilst assessments were made.

A huge crack has appeared in the wall of the old Collegian Club building deeming it structurally unsafe. Image: Joshua Brandwood | Joshua Brandwood

Today Lancaster City Council said on their Facebook page: “Has your business been affected by the road closures on Mary Street and Gage Street in Lancaster?

“The roads were closed over the weekend due to a dangerous building.

“Our Business Support team is working with Lancaster BID to support affected businesses. If that’s you, please get in touch at [email protected].

“We’re also working with contractors to make the building safe, including installing structural scaffolding to secure the façade.

“Thank you for your patience and understanding while this work is carried out.”