Overview

• An ageing, vacant workshop on Ryde Road collapsed around 8 am, generating a plume of dust and reports of a loud groaning noise.
• East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service deployed three engines and officers, securing the site between 8:04 am and 10:15 am before standing down.
• SGN gas workers carried out precautionary checks and confirmed that no gas explosion caused the collapse.
• No casualties were reported and residents were cleared to return home once safety operations concluded.
• Residents say the collapse left neighbouring outbuildings vulnerable and they plan to consult building control for further safety guidance.