UPDATED: Wall Of Building Collapses In Bristol


 UPDATED: Monday, 7:14 p.m.:

Credit: Erich Martin/LevittownNow.com
Credit: Erich Martin/LevittownNow.com

Bristol Borough officials along with PECO crews remained at the scene of the collapse as of 7 p.m. Monday.

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Borough Manager James Dillon said nearby homes have been evacuated and a gas leak has been reported in the area.

Several neighbors said crews rushed people from their homes when the collapse began.

Credit: Erich Martin/LevittownNow.com
Credit: Erich Martin/LevittownNow.com
Credit: Danielle Velazquez
Credit: Danielle Velazquez

Original Story:

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The wall of a building in Bristol Borough collapsed late Monday afternoon.

A photo of the wall in the hours before the collapse.  Credit: Amy Mazz
A photo of the wall in the hours before the collapse.
Credit: Amy Mazz

Officials and neighbors said the wall of a condemned home at the corner of Pine and Spring streets fell hours after borough crews were at the scene to put up barricades. The collapse required PECO crews to come out and secure a gas line.

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The home was condemned about a year ago and was unoccupied, Borough Manager James Dillon told LevittownNow.com.

Nearby resident Amy Mazz said the wall continued to crumble as of 5:40 p.m.

No evacuations were required, Dillion said.

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Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly noted the incident happened on Pond Street. It, in fact, happened at Pine and Spring streets.

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