-Old Hall Street in Liverpool city centre was closed earlier due to a major emergency response
-Multiple emergency services attended, including police, fire crews and at least six ambulances
-The Radisson Blu Hotel Liverpool was evacuated after fire alarms sounded
-Guests reported being forced to leave quickly – some without belongings
-Unconfirmed reports suggested a fire behind the hotel
-Fire damage was later reported to skips or bins at the rear of the hotel
-The back of the hotel was cordoned off, with fire engines and utility vehicles present
-It is not yet known if anyone was injured
-Guests have since been allowed back inside and ambulances have left the scene
-Old Hall Street was able to reopen