Building Collapses in Washington, Penn.

Building Collapses in Washington, Penn.
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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One person was reportedly trapped inside a building that collapsed in Pennsylvania, according to reports on Wednesday morning.

The building reportedly collapsed in downtown Washington, Pennsylvania, CBS Pittsburgh reported.

Police told WPXI-TV that a man was rescued from the collapsed building. His fiancee is the woman who is trapped inside the building.

The building was under construction and was slated to become a coffee shop.

Jeff Yates, Washington County public safety director, told the Observer-Reporter newspaper that one person was rescued. Yates added that eight people live in the building.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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