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House Under Construction Collapses Trapping Two Workers
September 24, 2020 | NEW JERSEY
ROMAN ISARYK, Correspondent
Photo by Roman Isaryk Jr Crews Set up In front of the House
Photo by Roman Isaryk JrTech Rescue out of Station 20
Photo by Roman Isaryk jrCrews making there way to the structure
Photo by Roman Isaryk Jr"A" side of the structure
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Long Beach Island House collapse around 930 am on Bayview Ave. Chief on scene confirms a 3 story wood frame under construction with collapse of the 3rd floor on to the 2nd floor. 2 workers were trapped under the debris. Crews went to work and Command requested Tech Rescue from Station 20 to shore up the building. Crews made 2 rescues and both pt's were taken by EMS to a near by LZ. Both were flown out to a near by Trauma Center and the cause of the collapse is under investigation.