Heart-stopping moment as Edinburgh block of flats collapses 50ft to ground

A dramatic incident in Edinburgh as part of a block of flats collapses during Storm Éowyn, leaving residents shocked and streets in chaos

Heart-stopping moment as Edinburgh block of flats collapses 50ft to ground
Heart-stopping moment as Edinburgh block of flats collapses 50ft to ground

Edinburgh: You won’t believe what just happened! A part of a six-storey flat building came crashing down during Storm Éowyn. It was wild!

Footage shows bricks tumbling from the fifth floor, landing with a loud thud on the ground below. It’s nerve-wracking to watch, honestly.

This all went down on January 24, when the storm was causing chaos across the city. Schools and shops were closed, and public transport was a mess.

One resident in Leith caught the whole thing on camera. You can hear the loud bangs as bricks and rubble hit the ground, smashing a table and chairs in the outdoor seating area.

The video was shared on TikTok, and it’s just shocking to see. The caption read something like, “In Leith just a while ago, part of the building was torn down due to the storm.”

As the camera zooms out, you can see a big gap where the bricks used to be. It’s a real eye-opener, showing how powerful the storm was.

Major roads like the A1 and A720 were also affected, with fallen trees causing more trouble. It’s been a rough day for Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

Dozens of bricks littered the ground, and the outdoor seating area was left in shambles. The storm was no joke!

There’s a rare red warning in place until 5 PM, with an amber warning following until 9 PM. And just when you think it’s over, a yellow warning for wind, snow, and ice is set for Saturday.

Wind gusts were hitting over 70 mph, making it a day to remember. It’s been a wild ride, and the city is still feeling the effects.

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