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Manchester Building Collapse: No Injuries, Evacuations Ordered

10/24/2025

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A building partially collapsed in Manchester city centre on October 24, 2025, with scaffolding falling into the River Irwell at Alberton House during demolition.
Emergency services responded quickly, and no injuries were reported.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with one stating it felt like an earthquake.
George Jones, owner of a nearby business, evacuated around 500 people due to safety concerns and criticized the lack of communication about renovations.

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A building partially collapsed in Manchester city centre on October 24, 2025, with scaffolding falling into the River Irwell at Alberton House during demolition.
Emergency services responded quickly, and no injuries were reported.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with one stating it felt like an earthquake.
George Jones, owner of a nearby business, evacuated around 500 people due to safety concerns and criticized the lack of communication about renovations.