Dulwich school ceiling collapse: Emergency services have left the scene

Emergency services have left the scene of a ceiling collapse at a school in Thurlow Park Road, Dulwich, and roads have re-opened.

Earlier in the day Metropolitan Police confirmed it responded to the collapse along with firefighters.

A Met Police spokesperson said: “London Fire Brigade called police at approximately 09.25hrs on Monday, November 15 following reports of a ceiling collapsed at a school on Thurlow Park Road, SE21.

“Officers are in attendance at the school alongside London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance service.

“All children and staff have been accounted for and the school is currently in the process of contacting parents.

“We await an update on assessment of any injuries.

Twelve children and one adult were taken to hospital after the ceiling collapsed.

A statement from Rosemead Preparatory School said: “This morning in one of our Year 3 classrooms, a ceiling collapsed resulting in the attendance of the emergency services.

“Some injuries were sustained and some of those involved have been taken to hospital, and we are working with our students and families to support them.

“We are working closely with the authorities to understand the cause of the incident and we will provide more information as soon as we can.

“Parents and families can be reassured that the school day is continuing as usual today for the rest of the school.”