Philadelphia

Truck Crashes Into East Mount Airy Home Causing Collapse

The Department of Licenses and Inspections condemned the property and set it to be demolished by hand on Tuesday

A work truck crashed into a home in Philadelphia's East Mount Airy neighborhood on Monday morning, undermining the structure and causing it to partially collapse.

The flatbed truck careened into the corner home at 60 Pleasant Street around 7 a.m., fire officials said. Surveillance video from a nearby home showed the truck crashing into a gray Dodge Charger before hitting a street pole and finally driving right through the home's first floor.

A short time later, the front of the home collapsed to the street.

Authorities have not said who was at fault for the crash. There were no reports of injuries.

The Department of Licenses and Inspections condemned the property and set it to be demolished by hand on Tuesday. A city official said a fence will be put up to secure the area from any additional collapses. 

The construction crew will help the family salvage any belongings they can before the house is knocked down.

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