At least one person is critically injured after a reported parking garage collapse in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia.
Grays Ferry parking garage collapse: 1 injured, 2 reportedly trapped Action News has learned two additional people may be trapped beneath the rubble as rescue crews continue searching the scene. A large pile of debris could be seen on one side of the garage.
First responders have been concentrating search efforts on the lower levels of the structure, which appears to be either an elevator shaft or a stairwell.Collapse reported at parking garage in South PhiladelphiaThere's still no word on what caused the collapse. Officials have closed off the surrounding area to allow more crews to bring in heavy equipment to begin removing debris. The seven-level parking garage was under construction for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. It was being built to expand CHOP employee parking. The project had been the subject of controversy, including protests earlier this year. The group that protested was concerned about the increased congestion and potential impacts on environmental health.Burglary suspect believed dead after standoff leads to fire: Sources
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