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East Mount Airy building collapses after truck crashes into it

No serious injuries were reported.

The building collapsed after a truck drove into the building at the corner of Pleasant and Musgrave Streets.
The building collapsed after a truck drove into the building at the corner of Pleasant and Musgrave Streets.Read moreJESSICA GRIFFIN / Staff Photographer
    by Jessica Griffin
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An East Mount Airy building collapsed Monday after a flatbed truck crashed into the corner structure.

No serious injuries were reported in the crash and collapse at Pleasant and Musgrave Streets.

Officials said the truck slammed into the brick, two-story building about 7:15 a.m. after a collision with a car at the intersection.

The truck took down the street sign before plowing into the building, opening a gaping hole in the ground floor of what apparently had been a corner store before being converted into a residence.

A short time later, the building collapsed, burying the truck in rubble.

Police are investigating the cause of the crash. No charges have been filed.

    Jessica Griffin
    In my work as a photojournalist I tell compelling stories through powerful images. My work often involves long-term projects that explore deeper photo narratives, documenting the human experience over time.