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CBS News
4 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Damaging vehicle crash into East Baltimore building wasn't the first time, owner says
A building owner in East Baltimore said that when a truck slammed into the structure on Monday night, it wasn't the first time. However, the most recent crash caused the building to collapse and was ultimately torn down. Michael Davis, the building's owner for 29 years, told WJZ his building has been hit three times within the last five years. The first crash was by a drunk driver, and the second was caused by someone running a red light. "I really think that it could have been saved, but the city didn't really give me time to do the repairs," Davis said. "I'm trying my best to fight to hold on to that new addition that's on the back." Davis said he tried to put poles in to prevent drivers from crashing into the rowhome, but it wasn't approved. Building torn down following the crash Around 8 p.m. on Monday, a 64-year-old man drove a pick-up truck into the building at the corner of Federal Street and N. Patterson Park Avenue, according to police. The building partially collapsed after a support structure was destroyed. The rest of the building was torn down by the city on Tuesday, according to the building's owner. Around 8 p.m. on Monday, a 64-year-old man drove a pick-up truck into the building at the corner of Federal Street and N. Patterson Park Avenue, according to police. CBS News Baltimore Davis said he rented the building to a hair salon owner who's been in business for 20 years. "She was very happy with the location, and just to see the amount of time that she put into it, and just see her lose her whole livelihood, it's terrible," Davis said. What will happen to the building space? The future of the corner property is uncertain Davis hopes to continue the hair salon in the back portion of the building, which is still standing. He said he may add more parking rather than rebuild the main structure. "If we were able to keep the city from tearing this section down, our goal is to put necessary windows and put everything that we need into that section and reopen within the next couple of months," Davis said. Neighbors react to "a big boom" Neighbors reported hearing a loud sound, and when they looked outside, they saw the aftermath of the crash. "A big boom. When I look out the window, all that fell," said neighbor Billy Grenlee. Another neighbor thought it was a tractor-trailer or bus speeding by. "I looked outside, and the truck was in the building," said Sandra. "Wow, how did that happen? How did you get there? That building has been hit multiple times. Each time they fix it. Somebody hit it again." Grenlee told WJZ the building collapse has made him think twice about staying in his home. "This whole side could have collapsed," Grenlee said. "I could have been right in that house in the living room, upstairs, and the whole place collapse. I would have been gone."
News24
5 days ago
- General
- News24
Public Works probe into George building collapse completed, findings yet to be shared
A report into the collapse of the George building has been submitted to Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson. The collapse, which took place more than a year ago, killed 34 people and injured 28. Macpherson has committed to meet with the families of those killed in the collapse to unpack the report. A report into the collapse of the George building has landed on the desk of Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson. Macpherson's department commissioned the report, which was compiled by the Council for the Built Environment (CBE), as part of the probes in the collapse of the five-storey construction site. The incident left 34 dead. Twenty-eight people were pulled from the rubble alive, but many have been left with severe injuries. Macpherson said the report 'marks a critical step in the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure's commitment to uncover the truth behind this preventable disaster' and ensure that those responsible are held to account. 'As the Department, we will now carefully study the report to develop a pathway forward to ensure that a tragedy such as the George building collapse never happens again. As I have previously committed, after studying the report, I will personally return to George to present the findings of this report to the families affected by this tragedy,' he said. 'They deserve to hear directly from us, not through the media, about what went wrong and how we intend to rectify it.' Macpherson said that the collapse resulted from 'systemic failures across various regulatory bodies and a lack of cooperation among key stakeholders'. He said his department will continue to work with the police, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), and other relevant regulatory bodies to ensure accountability. 'The collapse of the George building was entirely preventable, and we will therefore work towards accountability and address any errors which may have been identified. By working together, we are ensuring a safe and secure construction sector for all stakeholders.' Luke Daniel/News24 The report is among several commissioned by various organisations into the collapse. Two weeks ago, the George Municipality received the final report in an independent structural investigation of the site, which was commissioned and undertaken by Engineering Design Services (EDS) on behalf of the municipality. 'The final report has been submitted to the police and forms part of the official evidence bundle in the ongoing criminal investigation. Therefore, the report will not be made public or tabled to the Council. The Municipality remains committed to fully cooperating with SAPS and other relevant authorities and supports efforts to conclude the investigation as swiftly and thoroughly as possible,' the municipality said.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
5 displaced after tree falls onto building in Lincoln
LINCOLN, R.I. (WPRI) — Five people were forced from their home Sunday after a large tree fell onto a multi-family building in Lincoln. Police said the incident happened on Reservoir Avenue. Nobody suffered any injuries. The town's building inspector was called and ordered a part of the building condemned until repairs are made, according to police. Utilities for the building have also been shut off. The American Red Cross are helping those who were displaced. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Khaleej Times
26-05-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
Senegal: 11 killed, 7 injured as building collapses in city of Touba
Eleven people were killed and seven others injured when a three-storey building collapsed in Senegal's second biggest city of Touba, firefighters said Monday. The building was under construction when it collapsed on Sunday afternoon, local media reported. National director of construction, Moussa Tine, blamed "non-compliance with construction standards" for the collapse in a statement to local press. Touba, in central Senegal, is the capital of the Mouride Muslim brotherhood, one of the most important in the West African country. Undergoing large-scale demographic and economic growth, as is the capital Dakar, Touba is also experiencing an explosion in the construction sector. But much of that growth is haphazard with some buildings lacking official authorisation. Building collapse is common in Senegal and is often caused by non-compliance with construction standards, experts say. In early May, two people were killed in the collapse of a building in Dakar. In January 2024, a similar incident left seven dead. In July 2023, two buildings under construction collapsed in neighbouring Guinea, killing five people.
The Independent
25-05-2025
- General
- The Independent
Roof collapses as Tucson firefighters battle building blaze
This is the moment firefighters in Tucson, Arizona, narrowly avoided injury when the roof of an abandoned building collapsed during a fire. Footage from the scene shows thick smoke rising moments before the structure gave way, scattering debris and knocking over a bystander nearby. Crews had been responding to a blaze at a convenience store on East 22nd Street on Friday (23 May), when the roof caved in, forcing a rapid switch to defensive tactics. No injuries were reported. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
