Oldham Building Collapse: Injuries and Investigation

0:00On March 24, a building in Oldham Town Center partially collapsed on King Street just after 12.30 in the afternoon. The corner structure, believed to house a mini-mart, came down along with some scaffolding. Three people suffer injuries that are not life-threatening, and five others managed to get out on their own before help arrived. Three weeks earlier, on March 1, a local resident dialed 999 after spotting obvious cracks in the brickwork. Fire crews checked it out, set up a temporary cordon, and then passed responsibility to the building owner. Photos from before the incident showed gaps and worsening damage over time. Neighbors say they weren't shocked by the collapse, as the place had looked shaky for years with scaffolding in place, but little repair were done. A nearby bus stop made a riskier, and local businesses had to shut down due to the cordons now blocking the street. Emergency teens from police and fire services quickly secure the area with road closures still in effect. They're looking into a possible gas leak as one factor, though the exact cause remains

1:02unclear while probes continue. Oldham Council hasn't commented yet, but authorities are assessing the site to prevent any further issues and ensure public safety moving forward.