Tadcaster to get new footbridge 'within weeks'
After the main bridge collapsed due to flooding last month, the council have announced that a new footbridge will now be constructed in the town and will be up and running within the next few weeks
People living around Tadcaster Bridge told to evacuate immediately
People living around the bridge in Tadcaster have been told to evacuate from the area immediately.
The Environment Agency issued a severe flood warning, with a spokesman saying:
"This severe flood warning has been issued due to the structural failure of Tadcaster Bridge over the River Wharfe in Tadcaster.
"Significant flooding is expected in the Tadcaster area. Those in this area are advised to evacuate immediately.
"The situation is serious and there is a significant risk to life. Please follow the advice of the emergency services and officials in the area."
North Yorkshire Police said homes either side of the bridge were being evacuated, with residents being taken to a rest centre at Tadcaster grammar school.
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Tadcaster to get new footbridge 'within weeks'
After the main bridge collapsed due to flooding last month, the council have announced that a new footbridge will now be constructed.
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Tadcaster Bridge repair could take up to a year
The council says the repair will cost £3m and take up to a year. The town has been divided in two since the bridge collapsed last week.
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Tadcaster Bridge collapse a 'huge complication'
The local MP has told ITV Calendar the damaged bridge will have 'knock-on' effects on families and businesses, as the community is divided