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Two injured, one critically, after bricks fall from roof of Fall River building
Officials are investigating after two people were seriously injured in Fall River Tuesday.
According to Captain Barden Castro, at approximately 11:47 a.m., Fall River Police and Fire Departments responded to the 200 block of South Main Street for a reported building collapse.
As police began to investigate, it was determined that loose bricks had fallen from the roof of the building striking two pedestrians below.
A 25-year-old man and a 34-year-old man were both transported to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment of their injuries.
The 34-year-old male’s injuries are described as critical, but stable at this time, according to Castro.
Reports state that the 25-year-old man is in stable condition.
Police, Fire, OSHA, and the City of Fall River Building Inspector are on scene investigating the incident.
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