A vacant heritage constructing collapsed Monday morning in downtown Hamilton at Gore Park within the King Road East and James Road South space.
Police and fireplace arrived on the scene simply after 6 a.m. and police fenced off the realm.
The precise time of the collapse isn’t but identified.
The construction is positioned between a Scotiabank and an RBC Royal Financial institution, and faces the small city park.
Ward 2 councillor Cameron Kroestch posted on “X” this morning calling the scenario “deeply concerning”. He famous that town’s annual Remembrance Day parade went previous the constructing the day earlier than.
He later posted that the constructing collapse was attributable to “neglect”.
I simply obtained again from Gore Park the place a heritage constructing collapsed attributable to neglect by its homeowners. I spoke with the Hearth Chief who stated they should examine the construction to find out subsequent steps. They’ve accomplished some fly overs with drones however must excavate to make certain. #HamOnt pic.twitter.com/DtxjtB5Lsa
— Ward 2 Hamilton (@Ward2Hamilton) November 11, 2024
No accidents have been reported.
In response to authorities the remnants of the constructing shall be demolished for the general public’s security as quickly as potential.
It is a growing information story, extra to return.
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