A historic church building in New London, Connecticut, suddenly collapsed on Friday, sparking unrest and alarm among residents. Sold as the first congregational and attractive Church in Heaven, the building opened in 1850 and was an important landmark in the local community.
During a press conference, New London Mayor Michael Passero reassured people and reported that only one person was in the building at the time of the collapse but was safely rescued by firefighters. Discussions are already underway to demolish the building, highlighting the unhygienic nature of the place.
Source: UOL
The nearby dormitory is evacuated
Authorities also made arrangements to evacuate a nearby dormitory housing Connecticut College students. To ensure the safety of the students, they were taken to a hotel. The mayor made it clear that no other buildings around the church were affected by the collapse.
Causes of the collapse are still unknown
It is currently unclear what caused the building to collapse. The mayor stated that there had been no prior indication that there was anything wrong with the building, either from the community or the city's residents, shocking everyone with this news.
The results of the investigation into the incident are eagerly awaited in order to prevent future disasters of this kind and ensure the safety of the city's historic buildings. For now, the community remains in a state of shock and locals await news about what lies ahead for their religious communities.
The collapse of this historic church represents an architectural loss to the New London community and efforts are now focused on ensuring the safety of other buildings in the area.
News like this highlights the importance of ensuring the safety of our historic buildings and preserving the cultural heritage of our communities. Mayor Passero and the City of New London are undoubtedly committed to ensuring the safety of their citizens and preserving their historic landmarks to the best of their ability.