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Search and rescue effort underway after Philadelphia parking garage collapse

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Updated  April 8, 2026 4:43pm EDT
Philadelphia
FOX 29 Philadelphia
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The Brief

    • Emergency crews are conducting a search and rescue effort after a partial collapse at a parking garage in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood. 
    • SKYFOX was over the scene where first responders and construction crews could be seen working near the seven-story garage's stairwell. 
    • Officials have not confirmed any injuries, or the number of people who may be unaccounted for. 

PHILADELPHIA - Emergency crews are conducting search and rescue operations following a partial collapse of a parking garage in Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry neighborhood.

What we know:

Officials responded to reports of a partial collapse of a seven-story garage that was under construction at 30th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue around 2 p.m. Wednesday. 

Fire Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson says responding firefighters immediately began search and rescue operations at the site and that the operation is still ongoing. 

Thompson said the search and rescue would be a ‘protracted’ operation as crews first needed to stabilize the structure before the rescue efforts could continue. 

Officials say more information would be provided in future briefings. 

What we don't know:

Officials have not confirmed any injuries to construction workers or civilians at this time. 

They also did not say how many people may be missing or unaccounted for. 

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