Three reported they were hit by falling debris
NEWARK -- Three people were treated for minor injuries after a section of a vacant building collapsed in the city Tuesday, officials said.
Two men, 23 and 25, along with a 37-year-old woman told authorities they were struck by falling debris as they walked by the vacant building at 15th Avenue and South 8th Street, according to Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose.
Firefighters called to partial collapse at Newark building
A section of the roof on the 3-story building collapsed around 5:30 p.m., authorities said. City officials were working to determine how to further secure the structure. It was not immediately clear what caused the collapse.
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