London Theater Collapse Injures Dozen (VIDEO)

A rescue operation is under way after part of a balcony or roof at London’s Apollo theater collapsed, leaving some people injured.

London’s fire crews and ambulances are at the scene and stretchers are being wheeled inside the theatre. Unconfirmed reports suggested some people may be trapped amid the debris.

Eyewitnesses said some people were leaving the theatre bleeding. London Ambulance Service says there are about 30 casualties.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time was playing at the Shaftesbury Avenue venue.

Eyewitnesses said they heard a creak prior to the collapse.

Police confirmed they were called to the theatre shortly after 8.15pm.

A spokesman said: “There is a report of a collapse in the building itself. It is believed some people may have been injured in the collapse.”

Twitter user Charlotte Rolt posted: “At the Apollo theatre and total mayhem when the roof just came down on us! We look like we’ve been down the mines!”

Ticket prices at the theater, which opened its doors in 1901 and whose 775 seats are arrayed on four levels, included a 1 pound “theatre restoration levy,” the website said.

It is owned and operated by Nimax Theatres.

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