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Coffin Rescued From Burning Church | Leicester News
A fire erupted at St. Andrew’s Church in Leicester late Tuesday night, prompting eight fire engines and aerial units to battle the blaze — and in a dramatic twist, crews rescued a coffin belonging to a church warden left inside for Wednesday’s funeral service. The historic 150-year-old church suffered damage, but officials clarified the coffin was saved by firefighters, not congregants. The Diocese expressed sorrow, moved the service to a new location, and the coffin was transferred to Saffron Hill Cemetery. Road closures disrupted traffic near Leicester Royal Infirmary as authorities…
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