Hexham House, an iconic 15-storey tower block in Newcastle, was demolished in a series of controlled explosions. Residents were given a 10-minute warning before the countdown began, and the building collapsed in just five seconds. The demolition was executed by three children who won a competition, leaving a large cloud of smoke and a pile of rubble. Plans now include the development of affordable homes on the site.
This is the moment a 15-story tower block in Newcastle , known as Hexham House , was demolished in a series of explosions. The building, which had been empty since 2018 and had become a hub for drug activity, was demolished after a delay due to slow evacuation of nearby residents. The demolition was carried out in a controlled explosion , with three children responsible for pressing the detonation button following a competition.
The spectacle left a large cloud of smoke and dust, marking the end of a structure that had dominated the Walker skyline since 1968. Plans are now in place to build up to 50 affordable homes on the site
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Three Children Press Button to Demol a 15-Story Tower in NewcastleHexham House, a 15-storey tower in Newcastle, was demolished in a series of explosions on Saturday. The demolition was carried out by three children who pressed the detonation button as part of a competition. The building, which had been vacant for years and had become a center for drug use, was reduced to rubble within seconds of the explosions.
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