'People Trapped' After Theatre Balcony Collapse

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People are trapped after part of a balcony at London's Apollo theatre apparently collapsed, according to eyewitnesses.

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

London Fire Brigade tweeted: "Eight fire engines are attending an incident at a theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue in #Soho. It's believed a balcony has collapsed. More soon."

Eyewitnesses said they saw people being escorted out of the building, covered in dust and debris.

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, which occurred during a performance of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-time.

Martin Bostock, who was in the theatre, told Sky News: "I was in the stalls with my family in the early stages of the show.

"I think the front part of the balcony fell down. At first we thought it was part of the show, it was very dramatic.

"We got out with cuts and bruises, I think most people did."

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!"

Simon Usborne tweeted: "Jesus. Was watching curious incident at Apollo theatre when ceiling collapsed on audience ten mins ago. Chaos."

http://news.sky.com/story/1185016/pe...lcony-collapse

Was there 2 weeks ago! Hope all people are okay,

[JaiHo]

Update 65 injured including walking wounded, all people who were trapped have now been rescued according to the London fire Brigade

Edit: reported 5 people seriously injured

[Sieglinde]

oh my god thats awful

[Futz]

Glad no one died, I've heard none of the serious injuries are life threatening

However, I hope they all make a quick recovery