Tragedy in Manorhaven: Young Worker Killed, Another Injured as Concrete Wall Collapses During Demolition

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A tragic incident in Manorhaven left a young worker dead and another injured after a concrete wall collapsed during a demolition.

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The Homicide Squad report the details of an incident that occurred on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 11:43 am in Manorhaven.
 
According to detectives, officers responded to a residence located at 56 Kirkwood Road for two workmen that suffered injuries during the demolition of the home when a concrete wall collapsed on the two men.
 
A 56-year-old male victim was transported to a nearby hospital for minor injuries. The second victim, a 20-year-old male, suffered a cardiac arrest while being transported to the hospital and was pronounced deceased by hospital staff.
 
The investigation is ongoing.