- A woman has died as a result of Wednesday's building collapse in Philadelphia, two sources close to the investigation told CNN.
- 13 people rescued, at least one dead: fire fighters have carried one victim out of the Salvation Army store in a body bag.
- The rescue operation inside the building hasn't stoppped.
- One more ambulance left the scene of Philadelphia buuilding collapse.
- One person confirmed dead in Philadelphia collapse - Fox 29.
- Ordinary people took part in the rescue efforts as well.
- Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers: 125 people working to locate survivors and they using 35 different pieces of equipment in the search.
- Beyond the one person they know is still trapped, rescuers are not certain if more people remain buried beneath the rubble.
- 13 rescued in Philadelphia building collapse, 1 still trapped.
- The victims of Philadelphia building collapse mostly sustained minor injures.
- Nearly two hours since victims first trapped in rubble.
- The last victim pulled from the building collapse at 22nd & Market was a 66-year old woman.
- 1 person still trapped in rubble of Philadelphia collapse.
- The latest victim brought to Hospital of the University of Philadelphia.
- A trapped victim has been rescued, an ambulance is backing in, says ABC.
- Ambulance moving to scene of Philadelphia building collapse.
- One of 2 people remained trapped under the rubble is said to be alert and communicating with rescue workers - ABC
- Unknown number of workers, shoppers inside Salvation Army thrift shop involved in collapse - CBS
- 2 reportely still are traped under the collapsed building in Philadelphia .
- Philadelphia Mayor Nutter says "we do not know if there are or are not" more people trapped in the building.
- Philadelphia fire official: It appears part of building that was being demolished fell onto Salvation Army store.
- 4 patients injured in Philadelphia building collapse received at Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania. All of them are in stable condition - NBCNews
- "Biggest challenge is ... the tons of rubble thats on top of folks" - Fire Commish Ayers.
- Rescue dogs brought in to find more people trapped in Philadelphia building collapse
- Mayor Michael Nutter on scene: "An active search and rescue operation… It is delicate and dangerous work."
- The city's counter-terrorism task force is on the scene along with all the major utility companies.
- OSHA officials said they were aware of the incident and would be launching an investigation.
- "We have located some people inside and we are working to get them out" - Fire Department
- Two people remain trapped in the Philadelphia building collapse, police say. 12 more were injured.
- Mayor Nutter says the recovery will continue until everyone is accounted for crews still searching 4 victims.
- The collapsed building was the Sidney Hillman apartments.
- "I lived across the street in 2011. Realtor said they had tried for years to get rid of the bookstore, the last remnant", reported Tweeter user @bydanielvictor16.
- "This is the ugly adult bookstore that had already been demolished, a decision that was cheered by many", tweeted a local (@bydanielvictor16)
- Building that collapsed connected to Salvation Army Thrift Store on the SE corner of 22nd and Market.
- Philadelphia Mayor Nutter & city officials to address building collapse soon.
- "I've never encountered anything like this before anytime in my life, and I don't want to see it again," said Corey Vey who saw the building come down. "I feel really lucky," Vey said. "That brick landed in my passenger seat. Lucky for the rainguard on my window that saved me from getting hit." - NBC
- 2 people believed to still be trapped in the building, while 11 hospitalized.
- Fire officials say the building next door to the collapse was under demolition.
- Market Street is closed from 20th to at least 23rd Street right now.
- Mayor is on the scene of the building collapse and is being briefed by fire, police and other officials
- Emergency crews are on the scene continuing to work feverishly to find survivors
- "I'm surprised building collapses aren't more frequent in Philly. A lot of buildings in that city are in very poor condition", reported tweeter user @heyitsRichMason19
- “I was parked on 21st just heading to Market Street, next thing you know it felt like an earthquake," said Bernie Ditomo, a truck driver with Belfi Brothers. "I said, 'What the hell is going on?' My truck is totaled. I am a little dusty and dirty, but I’m alright. I am one of the lucky ones.” (nbcphiladelphia.com)
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital says they are treating four victims. Two victims have been taken to Hahnemann University Hospital and three others were transported to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. All five victims are said to be adults. There is no word at this time on the severity of their injuries.
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital says they are treating four victims. Two victims have been taken to Hahnemann University Hospital and three others were transported to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. All five victims are said to be adults. There is no word at this time on the severity of their injuries.
- As many as 10 people are believed to be trapped in the rubble, Commissioner Lloyd Ayers, Philadelphia Fire Dept., told the TV station. A number of people also managed to escape the collapse, he said. Others have been taken out on stretchers.
- A building has collapsed in Center City,according to the Philadelphia Fire Department.The four-story building at 22nd and Market streets collapsed around 10:45 a.m. Wednesday.
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Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Philadelphia Building Collapse
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