Coverage dated August 29, 2022

One Lewis & Clark College student killed, two others injured in column collapse on campus

Headline from Local News 8

By Amanda Watts, CNN A brick column at Lewis & Clark College in Oregon collapsed Monday, killing one student and injuring two others while they were lying in hammocks, according to Portland Fire and Rescue. Lewis & Clark officials in a statement called the incident a “tragic accident.

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  1. Local News 8

    One Lewis & Clark College student killed, two others injured in column collapse on campus (opens Local News 8)

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    By Amanda Watts, CNN A brick column at Lewis & Clark College in Oregon collapsed Monday, killing one student and injuring two others while they were lying in hammocks, according to Portland Fire and Rescue. Lewis & Clark officials in a statement called the incident a “tragic accident.

  2. KREM Spokane

    Student killed after a brick column collapsed at Lewis and Clark College (opens KREM Spokane)

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    KREM Spokane's feed description

    The student who died was 19 years old. Two other students, both 18-year-old women, were injured. It was the first day of class for students.

  3. CBS News

    1 student killed, 2 injured after brick column collapses at Oregon's Lewis & Clark College (opens CBS News)

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    When first responders arrived at the college they were able to confirm that a 19-year-old man had died, and two 18-year-old women were injured, fire officials said.

  4. KTVZ Bend

    Column collapses at college, killing student in hammock (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a brick column collapsed at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, killing one student who was in a hammock hanging from the column. Portland Fire & Rescue said two other people were injured Monday night.

  5. Fox News

    Lewis and Clark College student killed, 2 injured after column with hammocks attached collapses (opens Fox News)

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    A student at Lewis and Clark College in Portland was killed when a brick column with three hammocks tied to it collapsed on campus Monday, injuring two other students.

  6. East Idaho News

    College student killed, two others injured in column collapse on campus (opens East Idaho News)

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    East Idaho News's feed description

    (CNN) — A brick column at Lewis & Clark College in Oregon collapsed Monday, killing one student and injuring two others while they were laying in hammocks, according to Portland Fire and Rescue. Lewis & Clark officials in a statement called the incident a “tragic accident.

  7. KING 5 Seattle

    Column collapses at Lewis and Clark College; 1 dead, 2 injured (opens KING 5 Seattle)

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    KING 5 Seattle's feed description

    One student was killed and two others were injured Monday night after a column collapsed at Lewis and Clark College campus.

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