CHOP parking garage collapse kills 1, leaves 2 missing
Key Questions
What caused the CHOP parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry?
A precast concrete roof collapsed over seven levels in a stairwell during construction for a UPenn expansion project by HSC Builders. Officials have identified this as the failure point in the incident on April 8 or 9.
How many people were killed or injured in the parking garage collapse?
One person was killed, two ironworkers are missing and presumed dead, and three others were injured. The incident occurred during construction in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry section.
What is the current status of the search and investigation?
Search and rescue operations are ongoing for the two missing ironworkers. Mayor Parker is pushing for a probe into construction safety and oversight issues, amid concerns over EMS shortages.
Grays Ferry stairwell failure (precast concrete roof collapse over 7 levels) during UPenn expansion by HSC Builders: 1 dead, 2 missing, 3 hurt; search ongoing, Parker pushes probe. Raises construction safety, oversight amid EMS shortages.