2 Contractors Rescued After Baltimore Building Partially Collapses
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Baltimore firefighters responded to a partial building collapse along East Biddle Street Tuesday morning.
A three-story building in the 1700 block of East Biddle Street partially collapsed around 10:30 a.m. The building was under construction.
When firefighters arrived, they learned two people were trapped inside. One of the workers fell from the second floor to the basement.
At least 1 adult male has been taken to a trauma center by #BCFDEMS in critical condition after falling from the 2nd floor all the way to the basement.
— Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734 (@BCFDL734) July 6, 2021
Firefighters rescued the contractors and they were both transported to area hospitals. One is in serious condition, one with minor injuries.
Shortly after 10:30, BCFD responded to the 1700blk of E. Biddle St. for a reported bldg collapse. #BCFD FFs were notified that 2 contractors were trapped inside. After rescuing the contractors, both were transported to the hospital; 1 in serious condition & 1 w/ minor injuries. pic.twitter.com/sF7Cmf4wKG
— Baltimore Fire (@BaltimoreFire) July 6, 2021
Chopper 13 was over the scene earlier Tuesday:
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