Witnesses in Boston experienced a startling incident as debris came crashing down from the MassArt building amid severe weather conditions. According to a MassArt X update, the fallout was due to parts of the Tower building's exterior getting hammered by the storm, leaving one area on Evans Way particularly damaged. Thankfully, reports confirm that the debris storm didn't result in any injuries.
Due to the extreme weather, part of Massachusetts College of Art and Design’s Tower building exterior sustained damage, resulting in falling debris. The damage was isolated to one area on Evans Way. No injuries were sustained.
— Massachusetts College of Art and Design (@MassArt) December 18, 2023
Boston Police swiftly responded, cordoning off a section of Huntington Avenue near the fallen debris to prevent any passersby from wandering into harm's way. Several pieces of insulation and miscellaneous materials were strewn across Evans Way, painting a picture of the weather's potency. The collapse compromised an overhead structure, ripping a gaping hole into the MassArt building's exterior ceiling, as noted by 7NEWS.
MassArt reassured the community, stating, "Due to the extreme weather moving through the city, part of the Tower building’s exterior sustained damage, resulting in falling debris," and emphasizing that "The damage was isolated to one area on Evans Way. No injuries were sustained." This statement was obtained by several news outlets. The college has taken precautionary measures, shifting activities from the adjacent floors to other buildings on campus to ensure everyone's safety.
The college's spokesperson expressed the institution's unwavering commitment to community safeguarding, remarking that "The safety of our community is our top priority and our staff continue to monitor the situation." Operations at Logan International Airport were also disrupted by the storm, with a slew of flight cancellations emphasizing the severity of weather conditions. More comprehensive details concerning the impact of the storm can be accessed via local news updates.
