An apartment building partially collapsed Sunday in Davenport, Iowa, and there were multiple residents still unaccounted for late Monday, city officials said.
The building at 324 Main Street partially collapsed shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday, and rescue operations were underway for more than 24 hours, officials said. Videos shared by Caleb Tvedt shows the immediate aftermath of the collapse on Sunday.
Nine people were rescued from the building, and several others were safely evacuated, officials said.
“After extensive rescue operations, no confirmed viable signs of life were noted,” the city said in a statement shortly after 9 p.m. Monday. “After multiple rescue evolutions over the course of the 24 hours since the incident, crews were unable to find any victims in need of rescue.”
In the same statement, the city said that Davenport Police had not yet accounted for all the residents of the building. Protesters were gathered outside the building to demand further rescue attempts before demolition.
“At this time, the building remains in imminent danger of collapse with the condition on site continuing to worsen,” the city said. “It is the opinion of the structural engineer that the debris pile is currently contributing to the stability of the building and that removal could jeopardize or accelerate the inevitable collapse of the building. Building officials are working with Valley Construction on a plan to safely dismantle and demolish the remaining structure.”
“With the current structure in imminent danger of collapse, the necessity to demolish this building stems specifically from our desire to maintain as much safety for the surrounding areas as possible,” said Rich Oswald, Director of Development and Neighborhood Services. “We appreciate the expertise of the professionals collaborating on site to determine the best way to do this.”
“This situation is devastating to the residents of this building and also to our community,” said Davenport Mayor Mike Matson. “My heartfelt condolences go out to those who have lost their home and possessions. My prayers are with the families of those who remain unaccounted for and for a swift recovery for those who were injured.”
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