London Road closed and structural engineers alerted after building collapse
Structural engineers have been alerted
Structural engineers have been alerted to a building collapse on a busy Sheffield street overnight.
Two flats above a row of shops on London Road have partially collapsed, with masonry crashing onto the pavement and street below.
The drama began to unfold at around 12.30am.
It triggered a response from emergency services, who blocked off the busy street and evacuated residents from their homes in the middle of the night.
Miraculously, it is understood that nobody was injured in the incident.
The flats which collapsed sit above a tattoo parlour and a takeaway.
London Road is expected to remain closed until structural engineers arrive to assess the damaged buildings.
A clean-up operation will also need to be mounted to clear the rubble from the carriageway before it can re-open later today.
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue said: “ Firefighters formed part of a multi agency response to reports of a partially collapsed building on London Road, Sheffield, overnight.
“One fire engine responded to the incident shortly before 1am.
“Several flats were evacuated as a precaution, but no one was hurt in the incident.”
South Yorkshire Police added: “In the early hours of this morning at 12.30am, emergency services responded to reports of a property collapsing on London Road in Sheffield.
“No injuries were reported, with residents being safely evacuated.
“A road closure is currently in place while the council carries out their work and enquiries, and motorists are asked to avoid the area.”
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