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Derelict Launceston chapel collapses Search after derelict Launceston chapel collapses
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Rescue teams are searching debris after a derelict chapel collapsed overnight. Rescue teams have searched debris after a derelict chapel collapsed overnight.
Castle Street in Launceston, Cornwall, was cordoned off after emergency services were called to the town centre building at about 00:30 GMT.Castle Street in Launceston, Cornwall, was cordoned off after emergency services were called to the town centre building at about 00:30 GMT.
Search dogs and thermal imaging cameras are being used to see if anyone had been trapped in the debris, Cornwall Fire Service said. Search dogs and thermal imaging cameras were used to see if anyone had been trapped in the debris but no-one was found, Cornwall Fire Service said.
Fire crews said the area was to remain closed for "some considerable time". Police were also called to the scene. Fire crews said the area would remain closed for "some considerable time". Police were also called to the scene.
The building had been up for sale.