Thermae Bath Spa closes after lorry reverses into 18th century pillar
The spa says structural engineers and experts are assessing the extent of the damage
A spa in Bath is closed for the day after an 18th century column was damaged this morning (4/12).
In a statement, Thermae Bath Spa said a lorry reversed into the structure earlier today, which is one of six columns supporting part of the building.
The spa says structural engineers and experts are assessing the extent of the damage.
Thermae Bath Spa said: "This morning at 7:30am a delivery lorry unexpectedly reversed into one of the 18th century columns, being one of the six columns supporting the colonnade to the entrance of Thermae Bath Spa."
"The safety of our customers and our staff is our first priority and therefore, regrettably, we have taken the decision to close whilst structural engineers and experts assess the damage to the column and advise when we can reopen.
"If you have a spa booking for today, please call our reservations team on 01225 33 1234 and they will be able to assist. As you can appreciate, our phone lines will be extremely busy today, please bear with us.
"Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused."