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A roof segment fell and triggered a "progressive collapse of
connected sections across all seven levels,” Mayor Cherelle
Parker told reporters Wednesday.
“Let me be very clear about something at this moment: We are
not, we will not give up on these individuals and we will not
rest until everyone is accounted for from this tragedy," she
said.
Crews rescued three people, including one who was critically
injured and later died at the hospital, said Philadelphia Fire
Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson. Two others were treated and
released.
He said the building is unstable and so they need to take it
apart in order to search the entire structure.
“We’re actually going to deconstruct and delayer this building
and that will make it safe for my members to get inside and get
down to the lowest levels to ensure that we don’t have any
survivors down there,” he said.
The parking garage is owned by the Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia and all required permits were properly issued and
inspections were up to date, according to Parker. She said the
city will investigate the collapse.
The hospital said in a statement that it is prioritizing the
construction workers' safety and working closely with the city
and its construction partners.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said his office is supporting the
rescue effort.
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