Crime & Safety

Building Collapse in Hopkinton Will Impact PM Commute on Cedar Street

The collapse occurred early Friday afternoon. If commuters use Cedar Street to enter Milford, be aware.

Emergency officials in Hopkinton are still on the scene of a partial building collapse at 188 Hayden Rowe St.

According to Hopkinton Fire Chief Ken Clark, four people were inside the building when the partial collapse happened but none were injured.

The front wall of the second story structure, which is largely constructed of brick, is where the collapse occurred. The remaining portion of that wall is only held in place by the roof.

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Hayden Rowe Street (Route 85) directly in front of the house is closed, and according to Police Chief Richard Flannery, the closure will likely impact the evening commute.

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