Road closed by falling roof tiles in Eastbourne

Part of Eastbourne town centre was closed yesterday (April 4) after loose roof tiles began falling to the pavement.

By The Newsroom

Published 5th Apr 2016, 09:30 BST

Updated 5th Apr 2016, 09:36 BST

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A crew from Eastbourne fire station was called to the incident on Terminus Road at 4.57pm after tiles were seen falling from a rooftop.

Firefighters set-up a cordon and used an aerial rescue platform to make the roof safe.

The road was reopened at 5.32pm.

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