Homepage > Boston News

Wood Panels Crash Down, 11 In Restaurant Hurt

Injuries Said To Be Minor

POSTED: 7:42 am EST January 4, 2009
UPDATED: 12:34 pm EST January 4, 2009

Eleven diners at a new South Boston restaurant were injured Saturday night when heavy wood panels fell on them. Eight people were taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries, a Boston Fire Department spokesman said.

WATCH: Wood Panels Crash Down, 11 In Restaurant Hurt

The wood panels had been suspended from the ceiling of the bar at Franklin Southie on Dorchester Avenue.

The decorative panels were 10 feet by 10 feet, spokesman Steve MacDonald said. The cause of the collapse is under investigation.

Initially, firefighters feared some of the patrons had been trapped and dispatched a rescue team. Those injured complained of head, neck and shoulder injuries.

The restaurant had only been open a few weeks. A city inspector will determine the safety of the building.

Links We Like

Boost your home value and make buyers bite with these bathroom updates. More

Employers generally have options when it comes to hiring. Makes sure you present yourself as professionally as possible, or else. More

The signs of Cancer can sometimes be very subtle. Here's a guide to help you recognize them early. More

Featured On 5

Consumer Info


Sponsored Content Provided by ARA