Major road closed after sudden building collapse as emergency services called to scene

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A major Bolton road was closed in both directions after a building suddenly collapsed this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to St Helens Road following reports of the incident at around 12:30pm on Wednesday (October 1).

The Manchester Evening News understands that the incident was to do with demolition works taking place at a property on the busy road.

Pictures from the scene show police, ambulance and fire and rescue services in attendance. No injuries have been reported.

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Bolton Council says that investigations into the incident are ongoing with a building control surveyor on site. View 3 Images

Local councillor, Ayyub Patel said: "Opposite the small Asda on St Helens Road (BL3), a structu