Detroit, MI - Victim Hurt in Partial Collapse at Russell & Winder St

Detroit, MI (September 16, 2023) - On Saturday afternoon, a part of a structure fell in Detroit's Eastern Market, injuring one person who was standing outside at the time, according to officers with the Detroit Police Department.

Jabs Gym and Beyond Juicery & Eatery share the building at the corner of Russell Street and Winder Street, per local authorities. Officials added that the victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of their injuries.

The falling bricks and debris also caused extensive damage to several automobiles parked nearby.

The reason for the collapse is yet unclear, but the Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department of the City of Detroit has responded to the site to determine what caused the collapse.

Our thoughts go out to the injured victim and their loved ones.

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