Last Updated Jul 13, 2021 at 8:25 am EDT
A crane collapsed in Downtown Kelowna on July 12, 2021. (Photo courtesy: Tyler Kovach)
Summary
Crane on Bernard Avenue reportedly fell onto an adjacent building around 11 a.m. Monday
Section of Downtown Kelowna was evacuated after crane fell
KELOWNA (NEWS 1130) – A local state of emergency has been declared in Kelowna after a deadly crane collapse in the city’s downtown core on Monday morning.
Kelowna RCMP confirms “multiple fatalities” after the construction crane on St. Paul Street near Bernard Avenue collapsed onto an adjacent building at around 11 a.m.
In an emailed statement to NEWS 1130, BC Emergency Health Services (EHS) said three people were rescued. All were taken to hospital. One was critically hurt, one person was in serious condition, and the third suffered minor injuries. It’s unclear if any of those people are among those now confirmed to have died.
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