Bridgend Indoor Market Closed Over Concerns of Crumbling Concrete in Aging Roof

Bridgend Indoor Market shut immediately due to concerns about crumbling concrete
Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) identified in the roof
Market opened in 1972 and has now been shut for further assessments
Traders informed and "devastated", closure won't affect nearby shopping centre
Raac is a lightweight concrete used in the 1950s-1990s, now beyond its lifespan and may collapse

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