Emergency crews are on site after the roof of the Iceland supermarket on High Street in March collapsed on Tuesday afternoon.
Incident and immediate response
The collapse occurred at just before 3pm, according to the first emergency calls. Customers inside the store were evacuated after a loud crash was heard, and police established a cordon around the area. A substantial amount of roof debris fell into a nearby alleyway.
“We were called at about 2.55pm today (July 28) with reports of a collapsed roof at Iceland, High Street, March. We are currently at the scene. No injuries have been reported at this time. The building next door has been evacuated. Fire service attending. Officers assisting with a cordon and awaiting structural engineers to arrive.”
The force confirmed it had been alerted shortly before 3pm and said there were no reports of injuries at the time of the update. The neighbouring building has been evacuated as a precaution and Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue were attending.
What residents and shoppers need to know
- Police have set up a cordon on High Street — expect localised disruption and diversions.
- Adjacent properties have been evacuated while the structural safety of the buildings is assessed.
- Shoppers who had been in the store at the time were moved out safely; no injuries have been reported.
- Structural engineers will be required to inspect damage before any reopening or further access is permitted.
Photographs from the scene show rubble in an alleyway beside the store. Officers remain on site as they await specialist assessments to determine the extent of the damage and any risk to surrounding premises.
Local impact and next steps
The High Street in March is one of the town’s principal shopping streets; a prolonged closure or rebuilding work could affect nearby traders and footfall. At present, the priority for emergency services is public safety and ensuring there is no immediate danger from unstable structures.
| Time | Reported event |
|---|---|
| About 14:55 | Police called reporting collapsed roof at Iceland, High Street, March |
| Shortly after | Customers evacuated; cordon set up; fire service attending |
| Ongoing | Officers at scene awaiting structural engineers |
Cambs Police and the fire service were contacted for further updates. Anyone with information or who witnessed the collapse is asked to contact police through official channels.
This office will monitor updates from emergency services and local authorities and publish further details about causes, disruption and any recovery work as they become available.
