Streets Closed, Child Development Evacuated After Building Begins to Collapse

Midday Tuesday, streets were closed and child development evacuated after a building began to collapse in Mahanoy City.

On Tuesday, crews began to tear down the old Kaier's Brewery, on North Main Street in Mahanoy City when it began to crumble throwing debris into the streets.

Currently Park Place Road, Route 339 North and South and North Main Street are closed.

The Child Development nearby has been evacuated.  Parents may pick up their children at the Mahanoy City High Rise.


Residents in the area are reported be evacuated from their homes as well.

More details when they are available.