Building partially collapses in town centre

A building in Worcestershire has partially collapsed, causing closures to nearby footpaths and roads.

The incident happened at property on The Strand in Bromsgrove on Sunday morning.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said no one had been injured and businesses nearby had been evacuated.

They added: "The footpath and road is now closed from The Strand towards the Norton Collection Museum and is expected to remain shut overnight while teams assess potential structural instability."

The BBC has contacted Hereford and Worcester Fire Service for more information.

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