The scene in Lune Street, Preston

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'A miracle no one was hurt' after chimney collapse in Preston

By Iain Lynn

Published 11th Mar 2021, 16:56 GMT

These were the scenes today in Preston city centre after a chimney collapsed after strong winds.

Eye-witnesses said it was a miracle no one was hurt as bricks and rubble rained down from the rooftops.

An aerial ladder was used to inspect the chimney

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An aerial ladder was used to inspect the chimney

Firefighters remove huge pieces of chimney from Lune Street

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Firefighters remove huge pieces of chimney from Lune Street

Firefighters on Lune Street, Preston

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Firefighters on Lune Street, Preston

Bricks and masonry was strewn across the street

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Bricks and masonry was strewn across the street

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