Woman hurt as slates fall off roof in city centre

Emergency services were in Preston city centre this afternoon making a roof safe after slates blew off and injured a woman.

Fire officers using an aerial ladder and police were at the scene in Fishergate near the Vodafone store.

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It is believed that two large slates blew off, injuring a passer-by’s leg.

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