Emergency crews respond to the former First Congregational church after the steeple of the old, historic church collapsed, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in New London, Conn. (Sarah Gordon/The Day via AP) ...

NEW LONDON, Conn. (WJAR) — A church in Connecticut partially collapsed Thursday, leaving a giant hole in the front of the building and stones strewn around the grounds in front.

No deaths or injuries were reported in the collapse at the First Congregational Church in downtown New London, which happened around 1:30 p.m., though a search was ongoing afterward, authorities said.