Crime & Safety
Two People Injured in Partial Building Collapse in Malden
OSHA was notified of the collapse of the wall.
Photo Credit: WHDH, 7 News
UPDATED at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday/A third person suffered injuries, but was not transported to a hospital.
MALDEN, MA - Firefighters were at the scene of a partial building collapse that occurred around noon at 15 Pleasant St.
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At least two people were transported to area hospital, according to fire officials. A third person suffered injuries, but was not transported to a hospital.
The collapse, which appeared to be a temporary wooden wall, fell onto the sidewalk, as a result of the high winds, according to a fire official.
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The injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
The city’s building inspector was called. The temporary wall had been up for some time at the restaurant.
OSHA was notified.
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