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Communications Tower Collapses On Roof Of Courthouse
Johnston County officials are still trying to determine what caused a 60-foot communications tower on top of the Johnston County Courthouse Annex in Downtown Smithfield to collapse. The tower, built in 1987, fell Friday afternoon.
Jason Barbour, Johnston County E911 Director said the communications center was in the process of upgrading equipment on the tower to switch to a new radio system when it fell. “We are very glad that no one was injured as we had several individuals on the roof when it fell,” Barbour told WTSB News.
Officials said 911 services were never affected since the switch over to equipment on the tower had not been made.
Barbour said officials are looking at whether an anchor may have failed, causing the collapse. The tower, valued at an estimated $50,000, should be covered by insurance.
Communications Tower Collapses On Roof Of Courthouse
Johnston County officials are still trying to determine what caused a 60-foot communications tower on top of the Johnston County Courthouse Annex in Downtown Smithfield to collapse. The tower, built in 1987, fell Friday afternoon.
Jason Barbour, Johnston County E911 Director said the communications center was in the process of upgrading equipment on the tower to switch to a new radio system when it fell. “We are very glad that no one was injured as we had several individuals on the roof when it fell,” Barbour told WTSB News.
Officials said 911 services were never affected since the switch over to equipment on the tower had not been made.
Barbour said officials are looking at whether an anchor may have failed, causing the collapse. The tower, valued at an estimated $50,000, should be covered by insurance.