Here’s why engineers say a downtown Conway building collapsed
A downtown Conway building collapsed Tuesday afternoon due to trusses that failed, according to an investigation by an engineering firm.
The City of Conway hired an engineering firm to investigate the incident and found the building was not designed to have load-bearing walls, officials said.
The structure, at 209 Laurel St., was vacant for two years and under renovation, said city spokesperson Taylor Newell. The city was not aware of any work that would have required a permit.
Crews were called to the building near the Horry County Courthouse about 2:30 p.m. No injuries were reported.
As of Wednesday afternoon, the sidewalk area was cleaned up, and no damage was done to city property around the building, Newell said.
The owner of the building could not be reached for comment in time for this report.
This story was originally published July 24, 2019 at 2:40 PM.
