Building collapse: 20 people evacuated as firefighters at scene in Stoke Newington

Tens of people have been evacuated after a building partially collapsed in east London.

Firefighters rushed to Stoke Newington High Street this morning (Friday, January 27) after scaffolding and masonry fell into the pavement from the front of a building.

A spokesperson for the fire brigade warned on Twitter: “Firefighters are attending a partial building collapse on Stoke Newington High Street.

“Please avoid the area if possible.”