A wide gap, empty water, and some unattached pilings are all that remain after a pier collapsed on 10/11/23. Photo courtesy of the New Bedford Fire Department.
New Bedford Fire Dept. Press Release
Shortly after 2:00pm on 10/11/23, Communications received 911 calls reporting a pier collapse at the end of Hervey Tichon Avenue.
Command Unit 2 reported a large section of bulkhead under construction had collapsed into the water and four construction workers were injured. One worker was pulled from the water and placed on an adjacent barge. Marine 38 responded to the barge, provided emergency medical care, and moved him to Marine 38 via Stokes Basket. He was taken to Pier 3 and transported to St. Luke’s Emergency Department by NBEMS.
One other worker was also transported from the scene by NBEMS. Two other workers were evaluated and did not require transport. All other personnel were accounted for.
A 225’ by 36’ section of bulkhead/ pier collapsed. A construction lift and Bobcat loader were also involved in the collapse. The Fairhaven Fire Department Marine Unit, NBPD Marine Unit, MA Environmental Police, and Fairhaven Harbormaster assisted Marine 38 in deploying containment boom to control any leaking fuel and hydraulic fluid along with floating debris.
The US Coast Guard and MA Department of Environmental Protection also responded. NBEMA, NB Port Authority, and the Providence Canteen provided assistance on scene.
Several nearby fishing vessels were relocated to allow construction personnel and equipment to begin removing the collapse debris and shore up the remaining bulkhead. An NBFD drone was deployed for damage and fuel spill assessment.
Officials from a variety of agencies deploy containment boom in New Bedford harbor to control any fluids and debris that may have gone into the water after a pier collapsed on 10/11/23. Photo courtesy of the New Bedford Fire Department.
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