High winds tear down TV aerials, pull slates from roofs and cause derelict building to collapse

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High winds have ripped through Greater Manchester overnight, closing a road and tearing down TV aerials, tiles and bricks.

A main route through Middleton town centre was shut late on Wednesday after the strong gusts partially-collapsed a building.

Market Place remained shut on Thursday morning while the structure, the former Baby World store across from Popeyes Takeaway, was assessed by council engineers.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service were also called.

No one was hurt during the incident but the area was deemed too unstable for pedestrians and cars to pass, police confirmed.

Firefighters were also called to two streets in Bury after TV aerials were pulled from two homes by the winds.

Crews were scrambled to Manchester Road in the town at 9pm after a 10ft mast was blown off and a satellite dish came loose.

Two hours later, shortly after 11pm, they also attended Booth Street where another aerial had come down.

The fire teams used ladders and lights to reach the damaged buildings and secure them.

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High winds tear down TV aerials, pull slates from roofs and cause derelict building to collapse