What recent events have unfolded in Oldham? A building partially collapsed in Oldham, Greater Manchester, resulting in two individuals being taken to the hospital. Fortunately, the injuries sustained are not believed to be life-threatening, according to the North West Ambulance Service.
The emergency services were alerted at 12:30 PM to the incident on King Street. Five people managed to escape from the building before fire crews arrived. The collapse also caused damage to a gas main, prompting engineers from Cadent Gas to work on isolating the gas supply.
The incident has had a significant impact on local transport, with Greater Manchester’s tram services disrupted, specifically with no service operating between Freehold and Oldham Mumps. Crews remain in attendance at the site as investigations continue.
In a separate event, Oldham RLFC achieved a notable victory against Sheffield Eagles, winning 36-30 in a Betfred Championship match. This victory ended Sheffield Eagles’ unbeaten start in the league.
Ryan Lannon scored the winning try for Oldham in the closing stages of the match, which was closely contested with multiple lead changes. The match report, authored by Spencer Arnold, highlighted the competitive nature of the game.
Sheffield Eagles are set to face Dewsbury Rams in their next fixture next Sunday, while Oldham Athletic continues to provide live coverage of matches via Latics Player.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the cause of the building collapse, and further updates from the emergency services are expected as the situation develops.
