Emergency services responded to a major incident close to Crewe town centre, after the front of a building collapsed.

On Tuesday 18 November, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and Cheshire Police were called to a property on Gatefield Street.

At 2.53pm, two fire engines from Crewe arrived at the scene, with support from officers.

Cheshire Police closed off Gatefield Street, with people of neighbouring properties evacuated as a precaution.

Gatefield Street remains closed, with Delamere Street closed off from Delamere Resource Centre onwards towards Flag Lane.

Gatefield Street remains closed, with Delamere Street closed off from Delamere Resource Centre onwards towards Flag Lane (Photo: Ryan Parker).

A builder confirmed to Nub News the Gatefield Street property will be fully repaired in due course.

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Fire crews were at a property on Gatefield Street, where the front of the building collapsed.

"The road was closed and a safety cordon is in place.

"Everyone has been safely accounted for, with gas and electricity isolated.

A builder confirmed to Nub News the Gatefield Street property will be fully repaired in due course (Photo: Nub News).

"People from neighbouring properties have been moved as a precaution. Crews are standing by for building control to assess the structure.

"Firefighters left the scene around 16:30pm with police still in attendance."

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