Antrim Road in Belfast remains closed after building collapse at Chinese takeaway

The Antrim Road, North Belfast remains closed in both directions between Alexandra Park Avenue and the Cavehill Road and Limestone Road following the collapse of a building.

Locals have spoken to UTV about their shock following the incident at the Chinese takeaway in the Antrim Road area of north Belfast.

One resident who who did not want to be named says her "brain couldn't take in" what had happened.

She was told by the fire service at the scene that the rest of the building was thought to be "very unstable".

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Specialist rescue teams and sniffer dogs have been at the scene of the collapse on the Antrim Road.

Part of the main city centre route has been closed after the gable wall of the building collapsed on Thursday afternoon.

It is thought no one has been injured.

The road is closed at the junctions of Cavehill Road and Limestone Road, according to the PSNI.

A significant number of paramedics have been on standby at the scene.

One resident who lives behind the takeway has told UTV she is now fearful for her property, following the collapse.

The fire service said in a statement that two fire engines were at the scene, along with an aerial appliance and a specialist rescue team.

Police are urging people to seek alternative routes for their journey.