Moment 100-year-old building COLLAPSES in 60mph Storm Eowyn winds as debris lands just inches from terrified onlookers

Source: The Sun

Author: Ethan Singh

Published: Jan, 26 2025 10:25

SHOCKING footage shows the moment a 100-year-old building collapsed after being battered by 60mph winds during Storm Eowyn. The red-bricked property which dates from the 1900s, stood on Ashley Road in Hale, Manchester. But it was reduced to rubble after high winds whipped up by Storm Eowyn over the past few days buffeted the historic building.

Image Credit: The Sun [Collapsed brick building.]

Gales of an unprecedented strength left carnage and a tail of destruction in their wake across the country. Trees were ripped up and roof tiles torn as many were forced to take shelter inside. And the scenes in Hale were no different to the chaos witnessed in other parts of the UK and Ireland.

Cracks had already appeared on the historic property's walls late last week as the structure slowly weakened. The three-storey building, which has been empty for about two years, was last occupied by Atticus bar. Michael Haworth, joint owner of nearby Porters hairdressers, caught the dramatic moment it collapsed on camera.

In the footage, a wall of red-brick can be seen peeling away from one end as gales from the storm swirled around. Debris is then seen crashing to the ground causing a cloud of dust as shocked bystanders watched on. Michael said: "I am one of the proprietors of Porters which is next door but one, and there is an Indian restaurant which is in between.

Image Credit: The Sun [Atticus, a boarded-up storefront.]

"My fire escape allowed me to get into a little alleyway from where I could get the footage. "The building was condemned on Thursday. I believe the hairdressers next door, called The Knot, were complaining that their floor was cracking so building regulations were called in.".

Image Credit: The Sun [Fallen tree on top of a shed and car.]

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Moment 100-year-old building COLLAPSES in 60mph Storm Eowyn winds as debris lands just inches from terrified onlookers

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