‘Rubble and debris everywhere’: Parts of Surfers Paradise building crumble as Cyclone Alfred nears

Part of a Surfers Paradise high-rise has surrendered to the worsening weather as Cyclone Alfred continues towards the coast. See the photos:

The side of the One Building in Surfers Paradise crashed into the car park. Picture: Supplied.

Part of a Surfers Paradise high-rise has surrendered to the worsening weather as Cyclone Alfred continues its beeline for the coast.

Chunks of stone rained down from the rooftop of the One apartment building, smashing a guard rail and leaving a pile of debris across the carpark about 1pm on Thursday.

It’s understood no one was injured in the collapse, with neighbours reportedly alerted by a “big bang” as the rubble fell.

Neighbour Peter Gibberson recalled the moment he heard the debris fall from the building.

The top floor face of the building where the debris fell from. Picture: Supplied.

“I was on my balcony having a look out here and I heard an object come off the building and a big bang, so I came to check it out,” he said.

“There is rubble and debris everywhere.

“Something came loose from the Carlton building as well as the winds picking up. I thought I’d come down and make sure everyone’s OK.”

Darren Rielly posted the destruction to Facebook with the caption. “One building in Surfers Paradise has started to fall apart”.

Concerned friends commented under the photos, Melissah Gillespie said “Not good. See what the next few days bring.”

Suzanne Bartholomew added “That’s not a good sign”.

Originally published as ‘Rubble and debris everywhere’: Parts of Surfers Paradise building crumble as Cyclone Alfred nears