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Building collapses
Feb 25 2009 by Richard Down, Birkenhead News
A FOUR-storey scaffolding rig supporting a derelict shop collapsed across a major road.
The metal scaffold fell last Thursday at the old Co-op in Cleveland Street, Birkenhead, casting bricks, metal scaffolding and concrete on a busy road.
No one was hurt and people at the scene believed some roofing collapsed, bringing the support structure down.
A council spokesman said: “We went on site to work with the building owner to stabilise the property and ensure the safety of the public.”
Demolition work has been taking place since a severe fire last year weakened the building’s structure.
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