Collapsed tree falls onto broadband cables in York suburb

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to Heslington Lane yesterday (Sunday, September 27) to a tree which had collapsed onto broadband cables - (Newsquest file image) <i>(Image: Contributed)</i>

(Image: Contributed)

A COLLAPSED tree has fallen onto broadband cables in a suburb of York.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Tadcaster was called to Heslington Lane at 6.45pm yesterday (Sunday, September 27).

A fire service spokesperson said its crews cordoned off the area.

An earlier statement from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the tree had collapsed onto electricity cables.