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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Tragedy as woman dies after 'falling from high rise building' in city centre - as police launch investigation
A woman has died after 'falling from a high rise building' on a busy city centre street. Emergency services were called to Great Ancoats Street in Manchester at around 7am today following reports a body had been found. An area around the Leonardo Hotel and Victoria House apartments has been cordoned off, with a police block in place around a small space. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said it appeared the woman had fallen from a building, adding an investigation has been launched. An incident commander van remains on the scene, as well as ambulances and police cars. GMP said: 'We were called to Great Ancoats Street this morning at about 7am to reports the body of a woman had been found. 'It appears she has fallen from a building but officers are currently investigating to determine the circumstances.' North West Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Woman found dead after 'falling from building' in Manchester city centre
Police are investigating after the body of a woman was found on a major city centre street in Manchester. Emergency services were called to Great Ancoats Street at around 7am on Monday (June 30) following reports the body of a woman had been found. An area around the Leonardo Hotel and Victoria House apartments has been cordoned off, with a police block in place around a small space. GMP said it appears the woman had fallen from a building, but an investigation had been launched. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE An incident commander van is on the scene, as well as ambulances and police cars. Greater Manchester Police said: "We were called to Great Ancoats Street this morning at about 7am to reports the body of a woman had been found. "It appears she has fallen from a building but officers are currently investigating to determine the circumstances." For the latest stories and breaking news visit Get the latest headlines, features and analysis that matter to you by signing up to our various Manchester Evening News newsletters here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to stay up to date with the us on X @mennewsdesk for all the latest stories and updates on breaking incidents from across the region and beyond, as well as on our Facebook page you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our newsdesk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it.
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Woman dies after ‘falling from building' in busy city centre – as cops cordon off hotel
A WOMAN has died after reportedly falling from a building in a busy city centre. Cops have launched a probe into the tragic fall after a body was found outside a block of flats in Manchester this morning. The area around the Leonardo Hotel and Victoria House flats on Great Ancoats Street remains cordoned off. Police confirmed that a probe has been launched into the tragic incident. Responders from Greater Manchester Police and ambulances are currently at the scene. A spokesperson for the force said: "We were called to Great Ancoats Street this morning at about 7am to reports the body of a woman had been found. "It appears she has fallen from a building but officers are currently investigating to determine the circumstances." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
BBC News
13-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Manchester 'dust devil': Plans in place to prevent repeat of phenomenon
"Appropriate measures" will be put in place to prevent a repeat of a dramatic "dust devil" that startled onlookers in Manchester over the swirling 30ft (10m) column of dust and debris was pictured beating a path across Great Ancoats Street in the city centre on Saturday afternoon. Similar in appearance to a mini-tornado, the phenomenon was caused by contrasts in temperature causing air to rotate. Manchester City Council said the dust devil originated from the Central Retail Park building site, a vacant swathe of open land which is being redeveloped into a civil service office complex. The authority said: "The meteorological conditions required to create a so-called dust devil are uncommon in urban areas and so it's rare that a site is affected in the way we saw over the weekend."However, dust control is a consideration for any development, and we'll ensure the developer takes appropriate measures to manage the site throughout the construction period." 'Most amazing thing' One eyewitness said he "froze" when she saw the column of dust spiralling towards him. Violinist Adam Riding, 30, said: "It was the most amazing thing. "I've never seen anything like that, and to witness it in the city on really not a very windy day. "It was like this wind tunnel between buildings had created this mini-vortex. It was bizarre."Met Office meteorologist Alan Goodman said dust devils were a "rare occurrence" in the said: "The ground was very, very warm. When you get this very warm air near the ground it will rise."And then if you just get it right, the air starts to rush in from the sides and you get this sort of rotation motion."The Government Property Agency, which is redeveloping the Central Retail Park site, said the dust devil was the result of "exceptional meteorological conditions".It added: "In response to this, the contractors currently managing the site have taken the additional steps of bringing in a road sweeper and a towable water bowser to reduce the likelihood of dust being blown from this plot if unusual weather patterns continue." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Manchester: What caused 'dust devil' that hit city centre?
An expert has explained why people saw what they thought was a "mini-tornado" passing through a city centre. A swirling 30ft (10m) column of dirt rose into the air around Great Ancoats Street in Manchester on Saturday. A meteorologist told the BBC the phenomenon was a rare "dust devil". Alan Goodman, from the Met Office, said there had been "ideal combination of conditions" for the weather event. Mr Goodman said: "It's a rare occurrence in the UK, never mind in the middle of a UK city." Mr Goodman said the dust devil had formed over an "open patch of ground with a lot of dust", following months of unusually dry weather. He added: "The ground was very, very warm. When you get this very warm air near the ground it will rise. "And then if you just get it right, the air starts to rush in from the sides and you get this sort of rotation motion."There was obviously enough dust from this patch of open ground and away it went."Mr Goodman reassured residents that, although it had the appearance of a mini-tornado, a dust devil was "nowhere near as dangerous or destructive". "But impressive nonetheless, and probably a first for Manchester," he added. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
