LIVE updates as part of Manchester city centre building collapses following scaffolding failure during demolition work

Part of a Manchester city centre building collapsed following a scaffolding failure during demolition work on Friday (October 24).

Alberton House, off Bridge Street, is being knocked down to make way for a new development.

One person who works nearby said there was a 'strong earthquake like feeling' and that surrounding buildings were evacuated, with firefighters at the scene.

Another witness added: “We were shaking and we didn’t know if the building was coming down, then we saw the plumes of dust."

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Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service reported a scaffolding collapse.

The building was being demolished at the time.

There have been no reports of any injuries. The fire service has now left the scene.

One fire engine from Manchester Central attended St Mary’s Parsonage just after 2.50pm today after scaffolding on a building being demolished partially collapsed.

No people involved and the crew are leaving, and leaving this with building control.

New development 'The Alberton' will replace the existing Alberton House on St Mary’s Parsonage.

Commercial property giant Bruntwood is behind the development.

The plans are for an 18-storey landmark office building featuring a rooftop pool.

George Jones, founder and owner of Cardinal House next door, has spoken to the M.E.N.

He said:

We've had to evacuate, about 500 people have had to go for the day, I’ve got multiple businesses in here. We were aware of the renovations for sometime, but never been told that we would be in fear of safety or need to evacuate

It felt and sounded like an earthquake. People have left because they don’t feel safe. When we went