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Another five people assessed by ambulance personnel after roof and wall cave in on Wattle St in Ultimo Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Two people have been pulled from debris after a building suddenly collapsed in a Sydney inner-city suburb. The men, who are both in their 60s, were in a serious condition after being transported to hospital, New South Wales Ambulance said on Monday. They are being treated for leg and neck injuries after a partial collapse of a seven-metre-high, according to fire and rescue NSW (FRNSW). The roof and wall of the building in Wattle Street, Ultimo caved in about 11am on Monday, causing debris to fall on to the street and a neighbouring Shell petrol station. Piles of large bricks were strewn on top of one another and the destroyed roof damaged nearby parked vehicles.
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This story was updated on 3 August 2026 to correct the ages of the men who were injured. Evacuations of surrounding buildings also took place and police urged the public to stay away from the area.
