2 workers hurt after house collapses in Delco despite stop‑work order

A house in Chester, Pennsylvania, collapsed on Monday afternoon while contractors were making repairs despite a city-issued stop-work order, according to city officials.

City leaders said four workers continued construction on the hazardous structure along the 300 block of East 9th Street without permits, putting themselves and nearby residents at risk. Two of the workers suffered only minor injuries in the collapse.

“I’m just glad nobody was killed,” neighbor Risa said…

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