Almost two dozen residents have been evacuated from an apartment building in Sydney’s south-west after the roof suddenly caved in.
Emergency services rushed to the two-storey unit block on Myall Street in Cabramatta after the roof collapsed at 12.30pm on Wednesday.
A NSW Ambulance spokesman said two people were assessed at the scene but did not require further treatment, with several treated for dust inhalation.
Fire and Rescue NSW said the building has sustained substantial damage. It is not yet known what caused the roof to collapse.
‘Specialist FRNSW crews are assessing the extent of the damage to six two-level units within the complex,’ a spokesperson said.
Fire and Rescue Superintendent Mat Sigmund told Daily Mail Australia there does not appear to be any external damage to the property.
He said fire crews had received reports the roof may have already been damaged before it collapsed.
A NSW Police spokeswoman said residents will not be allowed back into the unit block until it is cleared of further collapse and asbestos risk.
Almost two dozen residents have been evacuated from an apartment building (pictured) in Sydney’s south-west after the roof suddenly caved in
Emergency services rushed to the two-storey unit block on Myall Street in Cabramatta after the roof collapsed at 12.30pm on Wednesday (damage to the building is pictured)
Cladding from the roof had been ripped apart during the fall and debris and building materials has been scattered along a inner staircase (pictured)
‘Police have identified 13 residents, who needed to be relocated and have confirmed accommodation has been arranged,’ the spokeswoman said.
Images from the scene showed the roof of the apartment building covered in large silver tarpaulins.
Several residents had gathered outside the apartment block after firefighters arrived and cordoned off the area.
Cladding from the roof had been ripped apart during the fall and debris and building materials has been scattered along a inner staircase.
Footage from the scene showed the street blocked off by a fire truck and other emergency service vehicles including a police car.
