Fire department says heavy machinery on parkade led to collapse
Firefighters, paramedics and police responded to 3434 Lougheed Highway at around 3:45 p.m. after a piece of heavy equipment led to the partial collapse. A hole that is roughly 12 metres by 12 metres is visible.Emergency services were called to collapsed parking garage roof at a business on E. Broadway near Rupert Street in Vancouver, BC Thursday, July 14, 2022.
Heavy equipment fell into the spaces below in the two-storey building, which is built into the side of a steep hill. Cars can enter the rooftop parking area directly from Lougheed.WorkSafeBC spokesperson Craig Fitzsimmons said they were notified on Thursday afternoon about “this serious incident and sent a team of prevention officers to the site.”Our in-depth journalism is possible thanks to the support of our subscribers. For just $3.
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