Building Under Construction Collapses In Chester

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY - A building under construction partially collapsed in the 200 block of E. Hundred Road in Chester on Thursday morning, injuring a construction worker.

The call came in around 8 a.m. after the worker fell from the wood frame structure when some of the roof trusses toppled like dominoes. Authorities say the injured worker fell 15-20 feet and landed in dirt. He was taken to the hospital, but is expected to be okay.

About 50 to 60 percent of the wood structure collapsed, said Keith Chambers, a Chesterfield Fire Marshal's Office spokesman.No one was inside at the time, and no other injuries are reported.

Chambers said the building under construction appeared to be a Bank of McKenney.

At this point it's not clear what caused the wood frame to collapse. The Chesterfield building inspector has been called to investigate.

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Building Under Construction Collapses In Chester