Video – DSR drops Oldham car park…

Early morning blast fells disused car park.

The Hobson Street car park in Oldham town centre came crashing to the ground during a thundering demolition just after 7 am yesterday morning.

The car park was closed in 2014 after an inspection found serious structural damage.

Surveys later confirmed the 1960s structure was beyond economic repair.

Oldham council leader Jean Stretton, who triggered the demolition, said demolition was the only option.

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