Historic Connecticut Church Collapses, No Injuries Reported

The First Congregational Church in New London, built in 1850, suffered a sudden collapse with no prior signs of structural faults; city and congregations vow to rebuild.

The historic First Congregational Church in New London, Connecticut, collapsed on Thursday afternoon, causing significant damage to the building but miraculously resulting in no injuries.
The church, built in 1850, was shared by the First Congregational and Engaging Heaven churches. The collapse occurred at around 1:30 p.m., with no services taking place at the time.
The cause of the collapse is currently unknown, with officials stating that there were no signs of structural faults prior to the incident and no construction work was being done at the time.
Search crews, including dogs, sifted through the rubble to confirm that no one was trapped or injured in the collapse.
The city of New London and the church congregations have vowed to rebuild the cherished historic structure.