Overview
- The collapse that hit King Street in Oldham on Tuesday left three people injured and brought a rapid multi‑agency response with an extended police cordon.
- Five people got out before crews arrived, and the ambulance service later said two of the five casualties were taken to hospital with injuries not thought to be life‑threatening.
- Police and fire investigators are examining a possible gas leak with gas network operator Cadent on site, as structural checks continue and the area remains unsafe.
- Tram services were suspended between Freehold and Rochdale Town Centre, roads were closed, and nearby businesses reported evacuations and gas shut‑offs during safety work.
- The site, reported locally as the Euro King Mini Market, had long‑standing scaffolding and visible cracks, and fire crews attended on March 1 for a “dangerous structure” before handing the matter to the building owner.