Collapsed building on Cotterills Lane in Birmingham
Crews have responded to a collapsed building on Cotterills Lane, Birmingham. We're working with utility companies and structural engineers to make the scene safe.
Cotterills Lane, Birmingham, UK
At 8.57am today (16 October) crews were mobilised to reports of a structurally dangerous building on Cotterills Lane, Birmingham. The incident involved the gable end of a two-storey terraced property which had collapsed, prompting the evacuation of neighbouring properties as a precaution. No individuals were believed to be injured. West Midlands Police are in attendance and have cordoned off the area, and road closures are in place. Crews are working with Cadent Gas and the National Grid, who are assessing the scene to ensure the utilities are safely isolated. Specialist teams, including the council’s structural engineer and our technical rescue teams, have been called to assist. Using a specialist aerial drone to survey the scene, our firefighters continue their efforts to manage the situation safely. We ask that the public avoid the area while the incident is ongoing. A crew from Ward End Fire Station remains in attendance.
Updates for this incident
A drone and search dog have been used to confirm no missing people remained in the building at the point of its collapse. A structural engineer has confirmed the adjoining properties are structurally sound. We have handed this incident over to the demolition team, who will be managing and maintaining the structural safety of the affected property and scene. We have left this incident.
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