Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service Newsdesk

Sandplace Road, Looe at 22/03/2013 05:44

Fire crews from Looe, Bodmin, Lostwithiel and the Command Support Unit from Launceston are in attendance dealing with a domestic property that has collapsed due to a land slide. Emergency Management are dealing with residents that are being evacuated.

Update 1000hrs: A specialist team from Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are assisting the fire crews already in attendance, by strengthening part of the building to prevent further collapse.

Update 1500hrs: An Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue service are searching the property involved for the missing person. Good progress is being made.

For all other details please contact the Devon & Cornwall Police media office, as they are the lead on this incident.