LIVE UPDATES: All the latest news as Reading building site collapses.

Police have released a statement after scaffolding collapsed at a building site on Garrard Street, Reading this morning.

A spokesperson from Thames Valley Police said: "We are currently at the scene of a scaffold collapse in Garrards Street, Reading.

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"Garrards Street is closed in both directions.

"Greyfriars Road is also congested.

"Please avoid the area if possible.

"Two people are being treated for injuries on the scene."

They have since added to this statement. 

Inspector Jerusa Lyseight-Jones, based at Loddon Valley police station: “This is an ongoing incident, and we are continuing to support our colleagues from Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service and South Central Ambulance Service at the scene.

“I would like to thank the public for their patience while this incident is ongoing and would urge you to avoid the area while this incident is ongoing.”