Some residents remain evacuated today after the roof of an unused church collapsed.
Emergency services were called to the scene of the incident on Shrewsbury Street in Old Trafford at around 6.45am yesterday (Friday).
A road closure was put in place after the roof of an unused church had 'partially collapsed'.
This morning (Saturday), some residents remain evacuated 'as a precautionary measure' as contractors work to make the structure safe.
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According to traffic alert service Inrix, the road remains shut off between Upper Chorlton Road and Ayres Road.
In an update this morning, a Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “At around 6.45am on Friday (14 January), we received reports that a building roof had collapsed on Shrewsbury Street, Stretford.
“Four fire engines from Moss Side, Salford, Stretford and Wythenshawe fire stations and a technical response unit and special response vehicle from Ashton-under-Lyne quickly attended the scene, which involved the partial collapse of an unused church.
"Some residents remain evacuated as a precautionary measure.
"A cordon was put in place and fencing was erected.
"Contractors are currently on the site working to make the structure safe.
"Firefighters and the local authority remain at the scene to ensure it is safe."
