Ultimo Collapse Injures Seven
Seven injured, two seriously, as Ultimo building collapses at Sydney demolition site.
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The building site was a warehouse that had previously housed a rehearsal studio before it was approved for demolition to make way for a multi-storey mixed-use development.
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Three Fire and Rescue NSW teams were on scene, including urban search and rescue firefighters, as the investigation into potential further collapse continued.
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The two seriously injured were a man in his 60s and a man in his 30s, who were transported to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital respectively.
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The collapse occurred on Wattle Street in Ultimo, with the Shell service station in the area evacuated and shut down as a precaution.
A building collapse in Ultimo, inner Sydney, injured seven people on Tuesday morning, leaving two in serious condition. Emergency services were called just before 11am after a wall and roof caved in on Wattle Street, about 2 kilometres from the CBD, according to news.com.au.
The collapse sent rubble crashing onto parked cars and blocked nearby streets. MindFood reported that witnesses described chaotic scenes near a Shell service station, which was shut down as a precaution. Surrounding buildings were also evacuated.
Two Men Seriously Hurt, Taken to Hospital
The two most seriously injured were a man in his 60s and a man in his 30s. Head Topics reported the older man was taken to St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, while the younger man was transported to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Five other people were assessed at the scene but did not need hospitalisation.
In total, seven people were assessed by ambulance crews. Multiple ambulance units responded to the scene. Urban search and rescue teams were also called in to check whether anyone was trapped under the debris.
Former Rehearsal Studio Was Approved for Demolition
The collapsed structure was a warehouse that previously housed a rehearsal studio. The Australian reported the site had been approved for demolition to make way for a new multi-storey mixed-use development. Developer Macroview Projects was contacted for comment but had not responded at the time of reporting.
The demolition work was already underway when the collapse happened. It is not yet clear what caused the wall and roof to give way. Authorities are treating the site as a potential ongoing danger.
Three Fire Crews on Scene, Street Cordoned Off
Three Fire and Rescue NSW teams responded to the collapse, including urban search and rescue firefighters. MindFood reported crews remained on scene after the initial rescue to assess the risk of further collapse. The Shell service station next to the site was closed and nearby roads were blocked off.
Buildings close to the collapse site were evacuated as a precaution. The Australian described the scenes as "chaotic" as emergency crews worked to secure the area. Investigators are still working to determine whether any other parts of the structure are at risk of coming down.
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