A parking garage under construction in Grays Ferry partially collapsed on Wednesday afternoon, killing one man and prompting a heavy emergency rescue response to the site in Southwest Philly, police said.
The garage at 30th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue collapsed just before 2:30 p.m., police said. The site is on the east side of Grays Ferry Avenue, across the street from the Grays Ferry Shopping Center.
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A man rescued from the scene died at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center shortly after 3 p.m., a police spokesperson said. Others are believed to be trapped in the debris, the spokesperson said, but it’s unknown how many people could still be inside the structure.
A stairwell under construction at the multilevel garage appears to have been where the structure collapsed, according to multiple reports.
The Philadelphia Fire Department, which responded to the scene Wednesday afternoon, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Philadelphia Gas Works, Philadelphia Water Department and SEPTA officials also are at the scene.
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Philadelphia Fire Department crews respond to the scene at 30th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue, where a parking garage under construction at the site collapsed Wednesday afternoon.
Police said there is heavy traffic surrounding 30th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue. Authorities have closed off traffic on Grays Ferry Ave. from 27th to 34th streets.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.