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Jeffrey Plevey named as Cardiff church collapse victim

Police have identified Jeffrey Plevey as the man who died following the collapse of the Citadel building in Splott, Cardiff on Tuesday.

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Church collapse: man trapped under 'large amount of rubble'

A man is trapped under a 'large amount of rubble' following the collapse of a former church in Splott, Cardiff according to the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.

The building - which was being demolished - collapsed earlier this afternoon.

Two people escaped with minor injuries.

We have a situation at the moment. We have one gentleman who is trapped under a large amount of rubble.

The incident is progressing at the moment as far as accessing the casualty - making the scene safe.

– Gareth Davies, Area Manager, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

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