Demolition all along the Eglinton crosstown LRT line has been temporarily stopped after Monday’s collapse at Eglinton and Bathburst. The front of the former House of Chan restaurant and scaffolding fell into the street injuring seven people including an infant. The child was apparently only slightly injured inside the stroller even though it is said to have been heavily damaged by debris. All injuries were minor The accident happened about 2.20 without warning. The House of Chan was just west of Bathurst on the north side of Eglinton. The place was enormously popular over many decades as was the China House restaurant across the street. Metrolinx chair Robert Prichard was heard to quip that maybe it should be called “House of Chan Station.”
Large emergency response for scaffolding collapse at Eglinton and Bathurst. pic.twitter.com/lNNqGvp1qB
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