Crime & Safety
2 Construction Workers Injured After Seattle Pier Collapses
Pier 58 was closed off by the city in early August after it shifted several inches.
SEATTLE, WA — Two construction workers were hospitalized Sunday afternoon following the partial collapse of Pier 58 on the Seattle waterfront. The pier supported Waterfront Park, situated between the Seattle Aquarium and the Great Wheel. It was closed and fenced off in early August after the city discovered the pier had shifted several inches, leaving a gap between it and the land.
The Seattle Fire Department shared a photo of the collapse shortly after 4:30 p.m. A spokesperson for Harborview Medical Center said both workers' injuries were not life-threatening.
Fire crews on scene of a partial collapse of Pier 58 at the downtown waterfront. Two construction workers transported to hospital in stable condition. pic.twitter.com/YD3yElHPzH
— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) September 13, 2020
About an hour later, Mayor Jenny Durkan tweeted that the city "began accelerating the removal" of the pier on Friday due to continuing deterioration. The mayor said the city will evaluate the situation for "potential broader impacts" and determine the next steps for the project.
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At 4 p.m. today, there was a partial collapse of Pier 58 at the downtown waterfront, which injured two construction workers. I am deeply grateful to the first responders who arrived swiftly to ensure their safety.
— Mayor Jenny Durkan (@MayorJenny) September 14, 2020
Construction on a previously-approved replacement project was scheduled to begin in 2022.
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