09/06/2008
Streets Closed Following Cork Building Collapse
A number of streets in Cork City are reported to have been closed following the collapse of a derelict building in Shandon Street today.
It is understood that the building collapsed shortly after midday.
No-one was injured in the incident, but a parked car was badly damaged and a phone box was also destroyed.
Emergency services are at the scene and engineers from Cork City Council were expected to examine the portion of the building still standing this afternoon.
(KMcA/NS)
It is understood that the building collapsed shortly after midday.
No-one was injured in the incident, but a parked car was badly damaged and a phone box was also destroyed.
Emergency services are at the scene and engineers from Cork City Council were expected to examine the portion of the building still standing this afternoon.
(KMcA/NS)
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