Rescue teams are digging through the rubble of a family home looking for survivors after a two-story house collapsed. Emergency services were called to Langford Road in Portsmouth, in the early hours of the morning to reports of a serious incident.
Two people were rushed to hospital from the scene. Their condition is currently unknown.
Fire crews from Hampshire and Isle of Wight are currently on the scene with specialist Urban Search and Rescue teams combing the rubble to check for anyone trapped in the wreckage. The Mirror reports that police have sealed off the area and evacuated nearby properties while structural checks are made.
Images show parts of nearby houses have sustained damage following the incident. South Gas networks and UK Power were also called to the scene to isolate power and services to prevent further damage.
An investigation is currently underway to find out what caused the house to collapse.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire confirmed crews left the scene shortly after 11am, saying: "Firefighters were called at 08:30 to Langford Road in Portsmouth after a terraced house collapsed this morning.
"One crew from Southsea Fire Station and a USAR advisor were in attendance to assess the damage and make the scene safe. Two casualties were treated by South Central Ambulance Service paramedics before they were taken into hospital.
"A number of houses were evacuated and the road was closed as a cordon was put in place.
"The incident was handed over to Hampshire Constabulary and Portsmouth City Council engineers as utility companies worked to isolate the power and gas supply."
Police meanwhile said they were working with the council to ensure all nearby houses were evacuated, with the council drafting in structural engineers to inspect the scene.
A force spokesman said: "We are assisting Portsmouth City Council with the road closure so they can evacuate nearby houses and, for any further enquiries, please direct to the council."
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