House collapses in Portsmouth
Two people were injured in the incident
Last updated 8th Dec 2022
People were evacuated from their homes in Portsmouth after a house collapsed.
Firefighters as well as paramedics and police were called to the property in Langford Road, Buckland at 8.30am on Wednesday after receiving a report of the collapse.
Two people inside were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Gas supplies were being made safe before neighbours could return.
Portsmouth City Council set up a rest centre to provide temporary shelter and welfare support.
A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "The incident was handed over to Hampshire Constabulary and Portsmouth City Council engineers as utility companies worked to isolate the power and gas supply."
A Portsmouth City Council spokesperson said: "Following the evacuation of houses affected by the collapse of a mid-terrace property in Langford Road, structural engineers for Portsmouth City Council are working with utilities and emergency services to ensure that affected properties are made safe, and a rest centre has been established to provide temporary shelter and welfare support for those who have been displaced."
Several families spent Wednesday night in temporary accommodation.
An investigation into the cause is underway.