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Partial building collapse in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood, one person injured

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Posted at 3:46 PM, May 21, 2019
and last updated 2019-05-21 16:46:40-04

MIAMI, Fla. — Police officers and firefighters responded to the scene of a partial building collapse in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon.

An overhang on the building crashed down at the intersection of SW 1st Street and SW 12th Avenue.

The collapse forced road closures, and drivers were told to avoid the area.

Firefighters said at least one person was taken to the hospital.