Fifteen people flee Walthamstow homes after roof collapses into first floor of terraced house

Published date18 April 2024
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
Seven people managed to escape before firefighters arrived, while eight were evacuated from nearby homes as a safety measure. Waltham Forest Council warned locals of delays

Taking to X a spokesperson wrote: "Palmerston Road E17 is closed between Mission Grove & Melbourne Road while police respond to an incident. Please avoid the area if possible!"

An LFB spokesperson said: "Firefighters were called to a partial roof collapse on Palmerston Road in Walthamstow. The roof of a terraced house collapsed onto the first floor.

"Seven people left the building before the brigade arrived. A further eight people were evacuated from neighbouring properties as a precaution and a safety cordon was put in place. There...

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