Fire services have rushed to the scene, to help put out the fire which is believed to be affecting the hospital’s A&E, ICU and Theatres. Patient’s were seen being evacuated from the hospital. One witness wrote on Twitter: “Large fire at LGI A&E in Leeds.” It is not yet known whether anyone has been injured during the blaze.

Another witness told the Yorkshire Evening Post: “I heard that the smoke was filling up the corridors from A and E up to ICU and Theatres (one level up).”

The man also claimed a police cordon had been put up outside the building.

Several pictures and videos have been posted on social media, showing the large number of emergency vehicles at the scene.

They show at least four fire engines, as well as several police and ambulance crews.

Buses are unable to go past the hospital, with First West Yorks writing on Twitter: “Service 5 towards Albion Street – Due to an obstruction on Clarendon Way the service is currently following the 5A route. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.”

More to follow…