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Side of Egremont house falls into river | Side of Egremont house falls into river |
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Water damage has caused the side of a house to fall into the River Ehen at Egremont, Cumbria police have said. | Water damage has caused the side of a house to fall into the River Ehen at Egremont, Cumbria police have said. |
The Bridge End property was empty at the time and it is thought flooding caused the rear wall to collapse. | The Bridge End property was empty at the time and it is thought flooding caused the rear wall to collapse. |
Police said roads would be closed in the surrounding area "for some time" while a clear-up took place. | |
South Street is closed towards the Bridge End Industrial Estate, with traffic diverted via the A596 Egremont bypass. | South Street is closed towards the Bridge End Industrial Estate, with traffic diverted via the A596 Egremont bypass. |