Three patients were transported to hospital in stable, serious and critical condition.
The City of Kelowna has declared a local state of emergency in response to the threat to people and property caused by the crane collapse.
A 250-foot radius surrounding the building has been evacuated, in case the rest of the crane were to collapse, MacIntosh said.
Kelowna RCMP said the block of Bernard Avenue/St. Paul St/Doyle Ave/ Bertram Street is now closed to the public until further notice.
“If you are in this area, please leave as soon as possible in a safe manner,” said Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy in an emailed statement.
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At least one dead after construction crane collapses in Kelowna, B.C.
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By The Canadian Press on July 12, 2021.
KELOWNA, B.C. – The RCMP say at least one person is dead and others are injured after a crane collapsed at a construction site in downtown Kelowna, B.C.
The Mounties say they responded to the collapse, which knocked out power for most of the city’s downtown core and forced an evacuation of the surrounding area that remained in effect Monday afternoon.
Insp. Adam MacIntosh says in a statement there is at least one death, but police were not yet prepared to confirm the number of deceased or injured people.
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At least one dead after construction crane collapses in Kelowna, B.C.
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KELOWNA, B.C. – The RCMP say at least one person is dead and others are injured after a crane collapsed at a construction site in downtown Kelowna, B.C.
The Mounties say they responded to the collapse, which knocked out power for most of the city’s downtown core and forced an evacuation of the surrounding area that remained in effect Monday afternoon.
Insp. Adam MacIntosh says in a statement there is at least one death, but police were not yet prepared to confirm the number of deceased or injured people.