Unknown substance spilled in Bull Street building not harmful to the public

Roads were closed in Birmingham City Centre after an unknown substance was spilled at Birmingham Civil Justice Centre on Bull Street.

West Midlands Fire Service attended the incident on March 28 evening. Bull Street was closed and that affected the West Midlands Metro tram services, which could not pass through Bull Street from either direction.

Local businesses and residents were also asked to avoid the area.

Later in the evening, West Midlands Fire Service said: “We’re able to confirm this incident involves the spillage of an unidentified substance in a 6-storey property on Bull Street.

“The affected building was fully evacuated with cordons set up around the area. Bull Street remains closed and trams are stopped between Corporation Street and Bull Street. West Midlands Police and West Midlands Ambulance are supporting us at the incident.”

However, around 7pm the investigations were concluded. The fire service were able to confirm that the substance identified was not harmful to the public.

Road closures were removed and tram operations resumed.

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