SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Spokane firefighters say a snow-laden carport roof collapsed, injuring two people.
Firefighters say a man was sitting underneath the carport when it collapsed Wednesday afternoon under more than a foot of snow and landed on his legs.
KXLY reports he was trapped for a few minutes until firefighters could lift the structure off his legs. A woman suffered head injuries. Both have been taken to a hospital for treatment.
Tuesday’s heavy, wet snowfall likely contributed to the collapse. Firefighters say the snow can shift as it starts to melt, putting more weight on one side of a roof.
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Information from: KXLY-TV, http://www.kxly.com/
