Chimney collapse in St Leonards damages car
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The incident happened in Sea Road before 7pm.
Debris was left strewn across the road and a parked car suffered extensive damage as bricks fell on it.
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Hastings received reports of a dangerous structure at a property at the end of Grosvenor Gardens, St Leonards.
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Hide AdA spokesman said: “A chimney on the fifth floor was reported to be in imminent danger of collapse. Crews used an aerial ladder platform. A building inspector attended and the Highways Agency put up a cordon around the property. Local residents were evacuated.”
Shane Stanbridge took these two pictures this morning.
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