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Street in Wareham partially closed following safety concerns at The Bear Hotel
Overview
South Street in Wareham has been partially closed to vehicles and pedestrians after structural damage, including a collapsed ceiling and fallen masonry, was discovered at The Bear Hotel.
Key points
- A street in Wareham, Dorset, was partially closed due to building safety concerns following an incident at The Bear Hotel.
- Structural damage involving a collapsed ceiling and masonry was found in an unoccupied second-floor guest room.
- The hotel and nearby properties in South Street were evacuated as a precaution.
- Dorset Council closed South Street from Trinity Lane to the Red Lion Pub due to the risk of falling debris.
- No injuries were reported during the incident.