Two men seriously injured after Sydney building suddenly collapses
A building under construction in the Sydney suburb of Ultimo collapsed on Monday, injuring two men and damaging nearby vehicles. Emergency services evacuated the area and are currently conducting search and rescue operations.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in urban construction zones and the potential for significant public infrastructure risks.
The roof and wall of a building on Wattle Street in the Sydney suburb of Ultimo collapsed about 11am on Monday. Photograph: Damian Shaw/AAP The roof and wall of a building on Wattle Street in the Sydney suburb of Ultimo collapsed about 11am on Monday. Photograph: Damian Shaw/AAP New South Wales Two men seriously injured after Sydney building suddenly collapses Another five people assessed by ambulance personnel after roof and wall cave in on Wattle St in Ultimo
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Two people have been pulled from debris after a building suddenly collapsed in a Sydney inner-city suburb.
The men, aged in their 30s and 60s, were in a serious condition after being transported to hospital, Ambulance NSW said on Monday.
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