Torrential Rain Leads To Southeast Firm's Roof, Gas Main Ruptures

SOUTHEAST, NY — Tons of water collapsed a roof, severed a gas line and blew out a front wall at Unilock Corporation headquarters and plant in Southeast on Saturday.

Commissioner of Emergency Services Kenneth Clair told MidHudson News that “massive amounts of rain the county experienced within a 48 hour period attributed to the collapse. The power of water seeks its easiest access. In this case it found a weakened section of the roof forcing it to collapse and blow out the foundation wall before severing a natural gas line.”

No one was injured.

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