Crime & Safety

Blizzard Causes Building Collapse at New England Boatworks

The collapsed building was discovered Saturday. No injuries were reported.

The blizzard of 2013, named Nemo, has claimed another victim — a building at New England Boatworks. 

A World War II era, Quonset hut building, which was used for repairing boats at New England Boatworks, has collapsed from the weight of snow, reports The Sakonnet Times. 

The building's collapse in the Melville boatyard was discovered Saturday. No injuries were reported. 

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