The hotel and surrounding buildings have been evacuated as a precautionary measure and the area surrounding the hotel, including St Nicholas Cliff and the Spa Bridge has been cordoned off to allow emergency service to attend.
Members of the public are advised to avoid the area.
1. IN PICTURES: Ongoing incident at the Grand Hotel in Scarborough
The area around the hotel remains cordoned off this afternoon Photo: Richard Ponter
2. IN PICTURES: Ongoing incident at the Grand Hotel in Scarborough
The cordon extended to include the Palm Court Hotel Photo: Richard Ponter
3. IN PICTURES: Ongoing incident at the Grand Hotel in Scarborough
All access route to the hotel were cordoned off Photo: Richard Ponter
4. IN PICTURES: Ongoing incident at the Grand Hotel in Scarborough
A member of staff at the Palm Court Hotel was advised it may be 8-10 hours before access was restored Photo: Richard Ponter
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