Fire crews respond to building frontage collapse

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Firefighters were called to Gatefield Street, Crewe, on Tuesday afternoon

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A road has been closed and people moved out of neighbouring properties after the front of a building collapsed in Cheshire.

Firefighters were sent to Gatefield Street, Crewe, shortly before 15:00 GMT on Tuesday.

A safety cordon was in place, everyone had been safely accounted for and gas and electricity had been isolated, said Cheshire Fire and Rescue service.

Crews were standing by for building control to assess the property, the service added.

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