In this file photo taken June 5, 2013, rescue personnel work the scene of a building collapse on Market Street in downtown Philadelphia that left six people dead.
The contractor who oversaw the demolition of the Philadelphia building that collapsed in June, killing six people, was charged with third-degree murder, manslaughter and reckless endangerment Monday.
Griffin T. Campbell, who oversaw the demolition of the building, cut corners and prioritized speed over safety, Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams said. He also said Campbell ignored an architect’s warning the night before, the Associated Press reports.
The building under demolition toppled over into an adjoining Salvation Army thrift store, killing six and injuring 13 others.
Campbell did not respond to the Associated Press’s calls for comment but was expected to surrender himself Monday. He is the second person to be charged after excavator Sean Benschop, who was charged with six counts of involuntary manslaughter.
[AP]