Dispatcher: Person hurt in Munhall building collapse
One person was transported to a hospital after being injured in a Monday building collapse in Munhall, authorities said.
Allegheny County dispatch said the collapse was reported around 4:15 p.m. at 501 E Ninth Ave.
It is the home of Steadfast Outreach.
Firefighters were still on scene around 6 p.m. It is unclear what caused the collapse.
The windy weather may have been a factor.
National Weather Service Pittsburgh meteorologist Jenna Lake said there was a special weather statement for high winds in the Munhall area Monday afternoon. It was issued between 2 and 3 p.m. and expired around 4:30 p.m.
Gusts were reported up to 55 mph.
A special weather statement has been issued for Pittsburgh PA, Bethel Park PA, Monroeville PA until 4:30 PM EST pic.twitter.com/vSEMYnytYb
— NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) March 7, 2022
Michael DiVittorio is a TribLive reporter covering general news in Western Pennsylvania, with a penchant for festivals and food. He can be reached at mdivittorio@triblive.com.
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