ARNOLD, Mo. — Residents and businesses were evacuated after a retaining wall partially collapsed in Jefferson County Wednesday morning.
The Arnold Police Department and Rock Community Fire District were called to the 1200 block of Windcrest Circle to check the integrity of a large retaining wall.
When officials arrived, they found the wall had significant damage and had partially collapsed.
A 5 On Your Side crew was on the scene of the wall collapse and saw bricks missing from a section of the wall.
Due to how close the wall is homes below and businesses above, officials evacuated residents and businesses as a precaution. Fire officials said the evacuation involved several stores and two homes.
Building officials, Spire and water departments also were called to the area to check the integrity of buildings and utilities, according to a news release.
After businesses and residents were evacuated and safety was secured by police and fire officials, the incident was turned over to utility and construction experts to determine the cause of the collapse.
No one was injured during the incident.