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Sniffer dogs have been sent into a house converted into flats which collapsed in Cornwall after a landslip caused by torrential overnight rain. Sniffer dogs have been sent into a house converted into flats which collapsed in Cornwall after a landslip caused by torrential overnight rain.
Emergency crews were called to Veronica Flats at Sandplace Road, Looe, just before 06:00 GMT.Emergency crews were called to Veronica Flats at Sandplace Road, Looe, just before 06:00 GMT.
Devon and Cornwall Police said Susan Norman, aged in her 60s, who lives in one of the flats, was unaccounted for.Devon and Cornwall Police said Susan Norman, aged in her 60s, who lives in one of the flats, was unaccounted for.
Six properties have been evacuated while engineers assess the stability of the buildings and the ground.Six properties have been evacuated while engineers assess the stability of the buildings and the ground.
"About 15 people from homes nearby have been evacuated as a precaution," a police spokesman said."About 15 people from homes nearby have been evacuated as a precaution," a police spokesman said.
He added that Ms Norman had not been seen since 18:00 GMT and police teams were using geothermal equipment to search the property.
The A387 and B3253 have been closed because of the house collapse and rail services to and from Looe have been suspended.The A387 and B3253 have been closed because of the house collapse and rail services to and from Looe have been suspended.
Diversions have been set up, but motorists have been asked to avoid the area if possible. Snow and rain have caused problems across other parts of England with 1,000 school closures, power lines down and travel disruption.
First Great Western said replacement buses have been put on between Looe and Liskeard. The Environment Agency has issued 18 flood warnings for the South West and 82 flood alerts elsewhere.
In December, Sandplace Road in Looe was blocked by a landslip after days of prolonged heavy rain. In Devon, fire crews have rescued people from flooded cars in Plymstock, Sidmouth, Teigngrace and Wembury.
Cornwall Councillor Armand Toms said the house collapse was near the site of the previous landslip. In Cumbria more than 1,000 homes were without electricity after heavy snow and high winds brought power lines down. Power supplies were also disrupted in Shropshire and Staffordshire.
"About 50 yards (47m) from the previous landslip there's been another fall and it's pushed the house forward and damaged it - it's in a pretty precarious position," he said. Delays were expected at Leeds Bradford Airport after flights were grounded due to snow.
Difficult driving conditions have been reported on many roads because of snow and winds gusting up to 50mph.
Road closures included the Woodhead Pass in the Peak District.
Hundreds of schools are closed across West Yorkshire, Merseyside and Staffordshire.
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