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Talia Shadwell

Birmingham building collapse: Major incident declared with at least 1 injured

A building is believed to have collapsed in Birmingham, injuring one person, say West Midlands Police.

Police in Birmingham say officers were called to reports that a building on Vittoria Street in Hockley, Birmingham had collapsed just before 6pm this evening.

"It’s understood that at least one person has been seriously injured. Officers are currently at the scene with fire and ambulance colleagues.

Emergency services at the scene in Vittoria St, Birmingham (SnapperSK)

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"The health and safety executive have been informed. Vittoria Street is closed to allow for emergency services to investigate the cause of the collapse. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area."

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