One person was killed and two people are still missing after part of a parking garage in Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry neighborhood collapsed, officials said. Léelo en español aquí. A union representative for Iron Worker Local 401 said that one of its members died. The incident happened at 30th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue around 2:17 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The scene remains active and nearby roads are closed to traffic. “I didn’t see it, I heard it,” said one witness. “It sounded like crumbling.” Fire officials said search and rescue efforts were paused as crews worked to stabilize the building because officials are concerned the building could collapse further. “We have the right people on location to get this job done,” Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson said. “It’s going to take some time because we must, we have to stabilize this building for the safety of everyone involved, especially my rescuers. And it is an ongoing operation.” The structure is seven levels and has no current violations, according to a commercial building permit. The parking garage is part of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s plan to expand employee parking, which has sparked controversy. CHOP provided a statement on Wednesday saying, “Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is aware of a serious construction incident at our parking garage construction site on 3000 Grays Ferry Avenue in Philadelphia. We are prioritizing the safety of the construction workers at this time and working closely with the City of Philadelphia and our construction partners. We will share additional information as it becomes available.” Back in February, people in the community gathered to protest the construction of the garage, saying it would increase traffic congestion, harm the environment and affect public health. NBC10 had reached out to CHOP for comment regarding the planned garage and the protest. A spokesperson provided the following statement: “Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia remains committed to engaging with the residents of Grays Ferry to understand and address their feedback. We have held more than 20 community meetings with the Grays Ferry community, which has resulted in several community-requested initiatives including a five-year grant funding for Grays Ferry nonprofits, financial contribution to the D. Finnegan Recreation Center, health education workshops, support for local employment, alternate parking options for Titan Street neighbors , and exploration of expanded pediatric clinical services in Grays Ferry. We take all concerns from residents incredibly seriously as we look to support CHOP’s growing patient and staff needs.” Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker told city residents that if you need help during this challenging time, please call the Department of Behavioral Health at 988. ...read more read less