A four-story building in downtown Philadelphia collapsed this morning at the corner of 22nd and Market streets. Ten people have reportedly been taken to local hospitals, and rescuers are searching through the rubble for at least two more people and maybe more.
The 4-story building, which was connected to a Salvation Army Thrift Store on the southeast corner, collapsed at 10:45 Wednesday morning.Holy shit. I am reading as-yet confirmed reports that the building being demolished essentially collapsed in the wrong direction.
The collapse brought down part of the thrift store and what appears to be converted row homes attached to the back of the building.
Bystanders immediately jumped into action, helping first responders to locate and assist the wounded.
... Emergency crews are on the scene continuing to work feverishly to find survivors.
It appears the building at 2136 Market Street, located next to where the collapse happened, was being demolished. However, there is no word if work there had any role in the incident.
My thoughts are with everyone involved—the people who were in the building, the people who love them, emergency crews, the hospital workers, helpful bystanders, the building's owner(s). Fuck.
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