House collapses suddenly with urgent search for people trapped under the rubble as nearby residents are evacuated | The Sun
FIREFIGHTERS are searching through rubble after a house collapsed this afternoon, with investigators unsure if anyone was inside.
The building in Finsbury Park, North London, gave way just after midday, with several people evacuated from surrounding properties.
Dust filled the street as the rear part of the house fell away, with brickwork and wooden floorboard visible.
Most of the building's roof has fallen in, with only a steel support beam left standing.
Around 60 firefighters from the London Fire Brigade (LFB) are on the scene, while a video showed them shouting: "If there's a person trapped under the rubble, make a sound. We are listening out for you."
Five fire engines attended the scene to lead the search and evacuation efforts.
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Photos also show ambulances by the house, though no injuries have yet been confirmed.
Local resident Samir Jeraj tweeted: "Back end of a large house has collapsed on Gloucester Drive.
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"Lots of emergency vehicles on scene. The area has been evacuated while the cause is determined."
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Another resident, who did not wish to be named, said: "All I heard was a loud sound and the building I live by shaking like there was an earthquake. It was very scary.
"When I looked outside the window, the entire building was collapsed.
"The police instructed us to stay away from the window facing the building for now until further notice."
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "Police were called to Gloucester Drive, N4, at about 12.20pm on Saturday June 24 following reports of a partial building collapse.
"Emergency services attended and a number of properties were evacuated for safety reasons. At this early stage we are unable to confirm if anyone is injured. Enquiries are ongoing."
An LFB spokesperson said: "A semi-detached house of three floors with a basement collapsed at the rear.
"The Brigade was called at 12.17pm and is still at the scene.
"Fire crews from Kentish Town, East Ham, Islington, Edmonton, Battersea and East Ham fire stations are in attendance."
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