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Emergency services were called to Anfield Road, in Liverpool. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s (MFRS) control centre confirmed they were in attendance at the incident. The fire service confirmed that four properties were affected.
In a statement, a spokesperson said: “Firefighters were in the area doing some fire protection duties and were made aware of a partial building collapse.
“Two fire engines and the search and rescue team are in attendance.
“Crews became aware at 7.31pm this evening of what appears to be a gable end collapse around 2 metres by 2 metres that has given way onto the pavement below.
“There are no reports of any injuries. 4 premises are affected and a cordon is in place- police are on scene.
“All adjoining properties have been evacuated.
“The Fire Service is still on scene awaiting a structural engineer after which time the scene is likely to be handed over to police.”
People in the area said they heard a “huge bang” as the roof of a house collapsed, the Liverpool Echo reported.
Images shared across social media shows multiple bricks lying on the street, which has been cordoned off.
Merseyside Police issued a statement and confirmed part of a building had collapsed.
Their statement said: “Officers were called at around 7.30pm to a report that the gable end of a terraced house on Anfield Road had collapsed.
“No one was in the property at the time and there are no reports of anyone being injured.
“Fire crews from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service are also at the scene and an investigation into the collapse is ongoing.”
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