Aurora building facade crumbles, blocking Broadway and Galena intersection
Scaffolding and brickwork fell onto East Galena Boulevard at 6:40 p.m., forcing police to close the intersection and evacuate the structure.
By Nathaniel Hayes ·
Emergency crews scrambled to a scene on East Galena Boulevard in Aurora after a section of a building’s exterior detached and crashed onto the street. The partial collapse occurred at 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday, sending scaffolding and brick debris into the roadway.
Police and firefighters arrived at the 100 block of East Galena Boulevard to find a large hole in the building's front facade. Video from the scene showed metal scaffolding beams piled in the street beneath the damaged structure. The impact shut down the intersection of Broadway and Galena Boulevard in all directions.
A spokesperson for Aurora police urged drivers to find alternate routes while crews remained on site. The road was still blocked as of 8:45 p.m. No injuries were immediately reported following the incident.
Firefighters evacuated the building as a precautionary measure. Police deployed a drone to inspect the upper portion of the structure for further damage. Initial reports suggested that cars were trapped under the fallen debris, but authorities had not confirmed those details by 8:45 p.m.
The building stands at the corner of Broadway and East Galena Boulevard. Police maintained a perimeter around the site to manage traffic and ensure safety. No additional information was available as of the evening update.
