Families evacuated as landslide floods houses and destroys 70ft-wall in Nottingham

Five families rescued after waking to sound of bricks and earth collapsing into gardens

Five families were evacuated from their homes in the middle of the night after a “landslide” caused a 70ft wall to collapse into their properties (Tom Maddick/SWNS)

Five families were evacuated from their homes in the middle of the night after a landslide caused a 70ft wall to collapse into their properties.

Residents were woken by the sound of bricks and earth tumbling into their gardens during a torrential downpour in the early hours of Wednesday.

Emergency services rescued the families from four separate properties in Sneinton, Nottingham, after their bathrooms and kitchens flooded during the heavy rain.

Images show the crumbled wall lying inches from the houses and piles of rubble blocking a stairway between the two roads.

Nottinghamshire Police said no one was injured and evacuees returned to their homes at 6am the same day.

Five families were evacuated from their homes in the middle of the night after a “landslide” caused a 70ft wall to collapse into their properties (Tom Maddick/SWNS)

Inspector Charlotte Allardice said: "Emergency services were called from distressed residents following a report of a landslide in Spalding Road and Windmill Lane, St Ann's, at around 1am.

"They needed assistance with somewhere to stay overnight.

“They returned to their homes at around 6am having spent time with their neighbours.

"Roads close to the incident had to be closed until the area was deemed to be safe.

"The force is working closely with the local council and we are using our established contingency and emergency plans to respond to the situation.

"There have been no reported injuries.”

Five families were evacuated from their homes in the middle of the night after a “landslide” caused a 70ft wall to collapse into their properties (Tom Maddick/SWNS)

Nottingham City Council said it would send structural engineers to evaluate the damage caused by the collapsed wall.

A spokesperson said: “We are aware of this incident and are supporting the police in their efforts to help affected residents.

"All residents in affected properties were safely evacuated nearby and we have arranged for temporary accommodation to be made available this morning for residents who need it.

"We have arranged for structural engineers to attend to assess damage to the properties from the wall collapse.”

Additional reporting by SWNS