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Firefighters clear debris after building collapse

News imagePacemaker A firefighter carries a ladder in the foreground. On the right of the road there is a pile of rubble. There is police tape around it and a group of firefighters of to the right.Pacemaker
Firefighters were called just before 08:00 BST and cleared debris to make the area safe

Emergency services are attending the scene of a partially collapsed building on the Shankill Road in Belfast.

Firefighters were called just before 08:00 BST and cleared debris to make the area safe.

The road is closed at the junctions of Tennent Street and Brookmount Street.

Police officers are assisting with road closures and motorists have been advised to avoid the area. Fire crews left just before 11:00, with building control experts taking over.

News imagePacemaker A partically collapsed building with the 3 workmen in orange suits in the foreground. There is part of a fire engine and the roof of a car visible. Pacemaker
Firefighters manually removed the debris