Manchester city centre fire LIVE as crews rush to apartment block - latest updates

Fire crews are currently responding to a blaze at at an apartment block in Manchester City Centre.

A number of emergency services have descended on Whitworth Street West in response to the ongoing incident.

Pictures from the scene show a number of fire engines parked near to the scene, with the area taped off by Greater Manchester Fire Service.

No further details about the nature of the incident have been released.

Greater Manchester Fire Service, Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service have been approached for comment.

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Whitworth Street West has now reopened in both directions.

No further details about the nature of the fire have been released at this stage.

Routes 101/102/103. Whitworth Street West has reopened so services are returning back to normal routes in the area. pic.twitter.com/X1mkpFkhbd

Diversions have been put in place in the city after the closure of Whitworth Street West between Booth Street West and Oxford Road.

Routes 101/ 102/103. Diversion in both directions via Booth Street West and Oxford Road. This is due to a Police incident on Whitworth Street West. Sorry if this is affecting your journey with us today. pic.twitter.com/lGEz4jxTdr

Emergency services are said to be responding to the blaze on Whitworth Street West in Manchester City Centre.

Fire crews have been pictured between Oxford Road and Medlock Street.

No further details have been released at this stage.

Greater Manchester Police have told the Manchester Evening News they are responding to reports of a fire.

No other details have been confirmed at this stage.