Structure Collapse at Gulf Shores High School Construction Site
OBA Staff • January 27, 2025
Investigators Probe Collapse at Gulf Shores School Project
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – A section of the construction at the new Gulf Shores High School sports training facility, located along the Beach Express, collapsed in the early morning hours on Monday.
The incident involved the practice facility next to the main school structure. Both facilities are under construction.
Building inspectors are investigating the cause of the collapse. No injuries have been reported, and officials are working to gather more details. Updates will follow as information becomes available.
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