Wall collapse at former Quincy theater traps two workers
Two workers became trapped after a wall collapse at the former Wollaston Theatre in Quincy, according to Quincy police.
We are on scene of a wall collapse at the former Wollaston Theatre. 2 workers were trapped but have been freed. pic.twitter.com/mm4UTHleYl
— Quincy, MA Police Dept (@quincymapolice) July 12, 2016
The men became trapped while working to remove a final section of exterior wall at the former theater, the construction company Jamie McGuinness & Sons said in a statement. The two workers were freed, and transported to Boston Medical Center with serious injuries, police said.
Both taken to BMC witH serious injuries https://t.co/RkrOAg5GFh
— Quincy, MA Police Dept (@quincymapolice) July 12, 2016
Both men are recovering from the injuries they sustained, according to company owner Jamie McGuinness.
“Our workers’ safety and well-being are our top priorities,” he said in the statement.
McGuinness said all proper construction procedures were followed and that the theater’s demolition plan was reviewed and approved by an independent structural engineer. Demolition of the 90-year landmark, known as The Wolly, began in June, according to The Patriot Ledger.
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