May 11, 2021

Building partially collapses in downtown McPherson

Posted May 11, 2021 4:29 PM
Partial building  collapse on Main Street in downtown McPherson-photo courtesy 
Partial building  collapse on Main Street in downtown McPherson-photo courtesy 

MCPHERSON — A building in downtown McPherson partially collapsed Tuesday morning. 

According to a social media report from police, officers took a report of a loud boom and the building collapsing in the 100 Block of North Main Street at Marlin Street.

First responders arrived and observed that the west wall of a residence above Sounds Great, 123 N Main Street had crumbled. There were no injuries.

Officials closed the 100 block of North Main Street and 100 West Marlin Street and asked pedestrians to stay away from the area until a structural engineer and shoring is in place.

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