Historic New London Church Collapses in Sudden Disaster

A portion of the historic First Congregational Church in downtown New London, Connecticut collapsed, with a woman miraculously escaping uninjured. The cause of the collapse is unknown, and state emergency services are involved in the response effort. City Hall and the local post office were closed, and traffic restrictions are in place around the site. The building was shared by two churches, and the pastor expressed gratitude that no one was hurt. An investigation into the collapse is underway.