Sheffield IKEA remains closed over safety issue but reopening day announced
Shoppers reported hearing a “massive bang,” feeling the floor shake and seeing bolts fall from the ceiling near the check out area
Sheffield’s Ikea superstore remains closed again today and is not expected to reopen until later this week.
It has been closed since an emergency evacuation over safety on Sunday, July 19.
The huge furniture shop on Sheffield Road near Meadowhall is set to reopen on Thursday, after four days of closure.
Shoppers reported hearing a “massive bang” and feeling the floor shake. There were reports of bolts falling from the ceiling near the check out area.
Another said they saw a crack and saw plaster fall from the ceiling.
An IKEA spokesperson said the shop would stay closed on Wednesday but reopen on Thursday.
Yesterday, a spokesperson said: "The safety of our customers and co-workers is always the highest priority for IKEA. We can confirm that all customers and co-workers safely exited our IKEA Sheffield store on Sunday to allow us to investigate a safety concern.
“No injuries have been reported. The store is currently closed until further notice while we continue our investigations. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and look forward to welcoming customers back once it is safe to do so."