MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Police say a 12-story building on Miami Beach that was slated to be torn down has collapsed, injuring one person.
Miami Beach police officials tweeted that the victim was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami on Monday morning. A condition report wasn't immediately available.
Police said in a tweet that the building had "a demolition permit, not an implosion permit." The 12-story Marlborough House was to be torn down for construction of a new oceanfront condominium.
Traffic was closed in the area.
No other details were immediately available.
Update: Building collapse occurred at 5775 Collins Avenue. This building had a permit for building demolition. No additional victims as of yet. Victim transported to JMH. http://t.co/f8XT45yc54
— Miami Beach Police (@MiamiBeachPD) July 23, 2018
Update: Building had demolition permit, not implosion permit. As of now 1 injury who has been transported to JMH. pic.twitter.com/u3oTTYMY83
— Miami Beach Police (@MiamiBeachPD) July 23, 2018
Another view of the Miami Beach building that collapsed. According to police, the building had a demolition permit but not an implosion permit. @WPTVpic.twitter.com/XpOaNLq7K1
— Erica Rakow (@EricaRakow) July 23, 2018
#Traffic Update: Collins Avenue will remain closed for an extended period of time between 41 to 63 Street. pic.twitter.com/Yqg4ZdZhzc
— Miami Beach Police (@MiamiBeachPD) July 23, 2018