Meadowhall issues statement after emergency evacuation
Meadowhall explain why the centre was evacuated
Meadowhall has shared the reason for an evacuation this morning.
The centre was evacuated at around 11am this morning.
Staff members received a text stating: “We are evacuating the centre due to an alarm activation.
“Please leave the centre as quickly and calmly as possible and proceed to your designated assembly point by using the nearest available fire exit.”
Meadowhall shared a statement at 1pm today.
A spokesperson said: “It was a planned test evacuation and the centre is now open as normal.”
Shoppers have now returned to the centre.
South Yorkshire Police confirmed they did not attend the incident.