The roof of a church collapsed in downtown New London, Connecticut on Thursday afternoon, in keeping with authorities.
It occurred at Participating Heaven Church. Footage present the historic church’s stone steeple lacking, a gaping gap within the roof and particles scattered on the bottom.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont stated state emergency personnel responded to assist.
“I urge everybody within the space to comply with the route of regulation enforcement and different first responders who’re working to maintain the neighborhood protected,” Lamont posted on X, previously referred to as Twitter.
The church’s pastor, Pastor Bob, additionally issued an announcement on Fb saying he doesn’t consider there are any accidents.
“Consideration EHC. We all know many are actually conscious there’s been a collapse on the Church. At the moment nobody is harm and everyone seems to be accounted for. Thanks on your prayers at the moment,” Pastor Bob wrote.
Pastor Bob added that updates can be obtainable as they got here in.
“Teresa is okay! Nobody else was inside that we’re conscious of. We don’t consider there was anybody exterior,” Pastor Bob said. “We’ll give updates as we obtain them. God is conscious of the scenario. He isn’t shaken and both are we!”
The church additionally launched an announcement saying it’s permitting “New London’s best” to evaluate the scenario.
“They’re a few of the greatest round. They’re ensuring the world is protected and safe. We’re grateful nobody was harm,” the church stated. “The constructing was destroyed. The church is prospering and powerful. We belief in an unshakable God!”
The New London Police Division additionally introduced that the town corridor and submit workplace can be closed for the rest of the day.