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Partial collapse at Sittingbourne shopping centre
Part of a shopping centre in Sittingbourne, Kent has collapsed, according to Kent Fire and Rescue. Three fire engines and police are attending the incident at the rear of Bell Shopping Centre.
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Debris after partial collapse of Kent shopping centre
A Twitter account that posts emergency service updates about Kent has posted images of a partial building collapse of Bell Shopping Centre in Sittingbourne.
Shopping centre at centre of Sittingbourne
The Bell Shopping Centre is at the centre of Sittingbourne.
Local press reports suggest there were plans to demolish the three-storey building.
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Pictures appear to show wall collapsed on cars
Local radio station SFM has tweeted these photos that appear to show part of the shopping centre that has fallen onto cars, and emergency vehicles at the scene.
Fire service: Partial collapse at Kent shopping centre
Part of a shopping centre in Sittingbourne, Kent has collapsed, according to Kent Fire & Rescue.
Three fire engines and police are attending the incident at the rear of Bell Shopping Centre.
A statement said that "it is not thought there is anyone [is] trapped or injured".
Sittingbourne's Bell Shopping Centre 'collapses'
A shopping centre in Sittingbourne, in Kent has collapsed, according to local media reports.
Pictures on social media appear to show part of the Bell Shopping Centre collapsed.