Investigation begins after house partially collapses near Kidderminster
The house had partially collapsed, with fire crews and housing officers responding to the scene
An investigation is under way after a house partially collapsed on a road near Kidderminster.
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service was called to Waresley Court Road in Hartlebury on Sunday evening (July 12) after part of a house suddenly collapsed.
Platform Housing has confirmed that it is one of its properties and said it was working with the emergency services to assess the property and ensure it is safe.
Marion Duffy, chief operations officer at Platform Housing Group, said: "We can confirm that we are aware of the incident at a property on Waresley Court Road, Hartlebury, and that it is a Platform Housing Group home.
"Our priority is the safety and wellbeing of our customer.
“We responded immediately and have been working with our teams and the emergency services to assess the situation and ensure the property is safe.
"A platform surveyor is attending the property today and we are arranging for a structural engineer to carry out a full assessment.
"Our insurers have also been notified.
“Once it is confirmed that the site is safe to access, we will begin the necessary clearance and any further remedial works.
"We will continue to support our customer throughout and work closely with all relevant agencies as the investigation progresses."
A spokesman for Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said: "A crew from Droitwich were called at 8.50pm on July 12 to a collapsed structure in Kidderminster.
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