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Bricks Fall From North End Building in Boston, Site Stabilized With No Injuries

A formal report is pending after inspectors closed the ground-floor restaurant, securing the area.

Overview

  • Bricks came down from the fourth floor at 262 Hanover St., striking a nearby car and part of the façade, according to police.
  • Inspectional Services ordered a temporary closure of the ground-floor restaurant and set up scaffolding and barriers for public safety.
  • City inspectors deemed the structure stabilized and requested a report to determine why the bricks fell and to assess overall safety.
  • Officials said the site will remain under monitoring as the investigation proceeds following the response by inspectors and firefighters.
  • Mayor Michelle Wu said city teams assessed structural integrity, and the restaurant owner reported she narrowly avoided being hit.