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Manchester, GBR, UNITED KINGDOM · Oct 24, 2025

Asset

BGUK_3395596_002

Date

Oct 24, 2025

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From set #3395596

Scaffolding collapse causes partial building fall during demolition in Manchester city centre · 6 assets in this set

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BGUK_3395596 - A scaffolding failure triggered a partial building collapse at Alberton House near Bridge Street, Manchester. The incident occurred during demolition work, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue confirmed no injuries, as the site was unoccupied.

Location

Manchester, GBR, UNITED KINGDOM

ManchesterGBRUNITED KINGDOM

Keywords

ManchesterScaffolding CollapseBuilding CollapseAlberton HouseBridge StreetDemolition SiteGreater Manchester Fire and Rescue ServiceCity CentreEmergency ResponseConstruction Incident

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