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A scaffolding failure at Manchester’s Alberton House demolition site caused a partial collapse, shaking nearby buildings on October 24, 2025, but no one was injured.
A partial collapse at Alberton House in Manchester city centre during demolition work on October 24, 2025, caused nearby buildings to shake and produced a loud crash and dust cloud, prompting evacuations.
The incident, reported around 14:50 BST, involved scaffolding failure at the site slated for an 18-storey office tower.
No injuries were reported, and officials confirmed safety protocols were followed.
Authorities have cordoned off the area, and investigations are underway to determine the cause.
The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation emphasized that properly maintained scaffolding should not fail, and called for caution until findings are released.
Un fallo en los andamios en el sitio de demolición de Alberton House en Manchester causó un colapso parcial, sacudiendo edificios cercanos el 24 de octubre de 2025, pero nadie resultó herido.