Crime & Safety

Porch Collapse Results in One Death and One Injury

Both victims were construction workers.

A porch at 89 Forrest Hills St. collapsed on Tuesday, resulting in the death of one person and an injury of another.

NECN reported that a three-story deck was being built at the location, and both victims were construction workers.

Boston EMS confirmed that one person was taken to Brigham and Women’s Hospital with serious injuries. The other was taken to Beth Isreal Deaconess Hospital.

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Boston Police, Boston Inspectional Services and OSHA are investigating.

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