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| Two bodies removed from wall collapse recycling site in Nechells | |
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| Two bodies have been removed from a recycling site in Birmingham where a retaining wall holding scrap metal collapsed, killing a total of five men. | Two bodies have been removed from a recycling site in Birmingham where a retaining wall holding scrap metal collapsed, killing a total of five men. |
| The men were working at Hawkeswood Metal in Nechells when the 15ft wall of concrete blocks and scrap metal fell on them shortly before 09:00 BST. | The men were working at Hawkeswood Metal in Nechells when the 15ft wall of concrete blocks and scrap metal fell on them shortly before 09:00 BST. |
| West Midlands Police described it as a "a very traumatic incident" | West Midlands Police described it as a "a very traumatic incident" |
| The rescue effort continued all day and will recommence "first thing" on Friday, a spokesman for the force said. | |
| Det Supt Mark Payne said "It's a difficult and complex process, we've had to move a huge amount of metal and concrete in order to access some of the deceased men. | |
| "That process is still on-going." | |
| A sixth man was injured in the crush but managed to escape from the debris. He was taken to hospital with a broken leg. | |
| West Midlands Ambulance Service, a specialist rescue unit, police and the Health and Safety Executive have been working together at the scene. |