Breaking News: Roof of London's Apollo Theatre Collapses, Dozens Injured

About 88 people have been injured, at least seven seriously, after part of a roof at London's Apollo Theatre collapsed during a show in the evening of December 19, 2013, Thursday.

 An eyewitness heard "a crackling" noise before the collapse at about 20:15 GMT. Theatre-goers left covered in debris.
London Fire Brigade said there were some 76 walking wounded and all those who were trapped had been freed 

It said eight fire engines were attending, and police are also at the scene in London's busy West End theatre district.

A spokesman added the theatre was almost full with "around 700 people" watching the performance.

Witnesses said they saw people leaving the building, covered in dust and plaster – with some people bleeding and crying.

Police set up a cordon around the theatre

London Fire brigade said all those trapped had been freed

Witnesses said police and emergency crews were at the scene within minutes.

The Apollo was opened in February 1901. It is owned and operated by Nimax Theatres and has 775 seats over four levels.

BBC News