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Andrew Lloyd Webber called for theatre to be demolished

The Apollo Theatre's previous owner, Andrew Lloyd Webber, warned that the building was in a "shocking" state 10 years ago and recommended that it should be demolished. The ceiling collapsed on Thursday night, injuring 79 people, nine seriously.

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Two patients treated overnight after theatre collapse

Two patients remain in hospital in a stable condition following the ceiling collapse at London's Apollo Theatre, St Thomas' Hospital said.

Thirty-nine patients, including five children, were treated at the A&E department following the incident.

The remaining 37 were discharged throughout the night.

"The majority of patients had cuts and bruises, and a small number had fractures", the hospital said in a statement.

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