Emergency services were called to a collapsed parking garage roof at a business on E. Broadway near Rupert Street in Vancouver, BC. Thursday, July 14, 2022. Photo by Jason Payne /PNG
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Two people were taken to hospital Thursday afternoon after a rooftop car park partially collapsed at a commercial building on Lougheed Highway.
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Firefighters, paramedics and police responded to 3434 Lougheed Highway around 3:45 p.m. after a piece of heavy equipment led to the partial collapse. A hole is visible that is about 12 meters by 12 meters. Vancouver Fire Chief Karen Fry tweeted that crews had pulled eight people from the rubble. The incident closed the Lougheed Highway between Rupert Street and Boundary Road, a major thoroughfare for traffic. Emergency services were called to a collapsed parking garage roof at a business on E. Broadway near Rupert Street in Vancouver, BC. Thursday, July 14, 2022. Photo by Jason Payne /PNG Vancouver Fire Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Dan Moberg told media that the collapse occurred while a skid steer loader was working on the roof. Heavy equipment fell into the spaces below in the two-story building, which is built into the side of a steep hill. Cars can enter the rooftop car park directly from Lougheed.
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About 30 firefighters rushed to the scene along with police, while EHS said four ground paramedic units responded. Emergency Health Services confirmed that two people were taken to hospital. WorkSafeBC spokesperson Craig Fitzsimmons said they were alerted Thursday afternoon to “this serious incident and sent a team of prevention officers to the scene.” — with file from the Canadian Press More news, less ads: Our in-depth journalism is made possible by the support of our subscribers. For just $3.50 a week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to the Vancouver Sun, The Province, the National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Vancouver Sun | The Province.
