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Man Rescued After Partial Collapse of Dearborn Parking Garage

A coordinated technical rescue stabilized the structure for a safe extrication.

Overview

  • The incident occurred around 8:45 p.m. Friday at Michigan Avenue and West Outer Drive when the first floor of an underground garage section gave way.
  • One vehicle, believed to be a Ford Fusion or Escape, was buried under concrete and steel with its lone occupant trapped but able to call 911.
  • Dearborn fire crews, police, building officials, and the Western Wayne USAR team shored the collapse zone and used heaters due to cold conditions.
  • After about two hours, rescuers pulled the man out through a car window; he walked to a stretcher and was taken to a hospital with no serious injuries reported.
  • Engineers and building officials are assessing the structure, the area remains closed to the public, and vehicles remain inside as inspections continue.