TWO women have been taken to hospital after the ceiling of a Wetherspoons pub collapsed on customers in Manchester.

Drinkers were enjoying an evening tipple on Monday evening at The Waterhouse, on Princess Street, when they had to duck for cover as the roof caved in with a "big bang and crash."

Two women were taken to hospital to be checked over after the incident that occurred shortly before 9pm.

Boozers were asked to leave the pub as the police and fire service attended.

Four other people were assessed by a fire service trauma technician and paramedics at the scene.

Police said there were no serious injuries.

Ross Austin, who was dining at the city centre free house, run by JD Wetherspoon, told the Manchester Evening News how punters were "shocked" by the commotion.

"All I heard was a big bang and crash from the roof collapsing.

"I was in the other room at the time and everyone looked shocked and I think no one was hurt but we were all told to go outside," Ross said.

"WE DIDN'T EXPECT THAT TO HAPPEN"

"The staff looked shocked, as we didn't expect that to happen. I left after that."

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Just after 8.45pm on Monday July 12, firefighters were called to reports of a partially collapsed ceiling within a building on Princess Street, Manchester.

"Two fire engines from Manchester Central and Salford fire stations, as well as the Technical Rescue Unit from Leigh, quickly attended the incident.

"Fire crews are working alongside colleagues from Greater Manchester Police to make the scene safe.

"Four people were assessed at the scene by a fire service trauma technician and paramedics.

"Two women have been taken to hospital for precautionary checks by the North West Ambulance Service.

"GMFRS crews remain in attendance."

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Police have been made aware at around 8.55pm today of a ceiling collapse at a property on Princess Street, Manchester.

"Emergency services have attended, no serious injuries have been caused.

"A scene remains in place while investigations are ongoing."

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