Gardaí have confirmed that at least one floor of a building has collapsed in Cork city.

It is understood it is a multi-storey red brick building on the Western Road, opposite University College Cork (UCC).

People were evacuated from the building and no injuries have been reported.

The emergency services are to conduct a search of the property to assess its safety.

The cause of the collapse is currently unknown.

Road users are being advised that there is traffic delays inbound on the Western Road.