A BEAM has fallen from the city centre railway bridge "narrowly missing a man" according to an eyewitness.

The beam is currently lying underneath the Foregate Street after falling on to the pavement this morning (Thursday).

An eyewitness said the beam almost hit a pedestrian who was walking under the railway bridge at the time.

She said: "The beam was about 12 or 14ft long and lots of soil and debris followed it.

"A man was walking under the bridge and it narrowly missed him as it fell.

"He was shaken but not hurt.

"I followed and walked past about 20 seconds later.

"The staff at the station seemed uncertain about what to do.

"Hopefully, they have blocked off the pavement by now.

"A fluke accident like this can endanger lives."

More to come.