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Mosque collapse closes roads in Birmingham

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Mosque collapse closes roads in Birmingham

A mosque has collapsed in Birmingham, leaving roads closed and emergency services working to make the area safe.

A West Midlands Fire Service spokeswoman said crews were called to the mosque on Walford Road, Sparkbrook, at about 23:30 BST on Monday.

A specialist dog unit from Leicestershire was brought in to search the area for possible casualties. The all-clear was given at about 03:00 BST.

Walford Road remains closed and police have asked people to avoid the area.

West Midlands Police said the collapse was “not a police matter”.

The road will remain closed while debris is cleared, a spokeswoman added.

Inside Walford Road Mosque
West Midlands Fire Service said crews were at the property, trying to make the area safe
Firefighters at the scene
Specialist search teams were brought in to check for casualties