Fire at Christie hospital cancer research labs
A fire at an office and laboratory block at the Christie in Manchester has led to evacuations and road closures around the hospital site.
Breaking News: Fire at the Christie hospital in Manchester
A fire at an office and laboratory block at the Christie in Manchester has led to evacuations and road closures around the hospital site.
People close by have said on social media the location is the Paterson Building, a cancer research centre located next to the hospital.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue said five fire engines are at the scene and the building has been evacuated.
Transport for Greater Manchester urged motorists to be aware of the road closures.
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