This statement is being issued following reports of a collapse in the roof of the Home Bargains store located at Market Street in Bridgend town centre.
Emergency services are currently at the scene and inspectors from Bridgend County Borough Council’s building control and health and safety service are attending the incident.
No details are currently available regarding what caused the collapse, but council officers will be working alongside the emergency services to assess the extent of the damage to the structure of Home Bargains and any adjoining premises and ensure the safety of the public.
More information will be published as it becomes available.
