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UPDATE: Portion of overhang at Von Braun Center collapses; no injuries reported

The cause of the collapse of an overhang at the Von Braun Center is under investigation.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — An external portion of the structure at the VBC apparently collapsed earlier today.

The area is under the dining and lounge area in Propst Arena.

Huntsville Fire & Rescue say that there are no injuries.

The latest:

VBC overhang collapse update:

  • No injuries, confirmed by VBC and HSV Fire and Rescue
  • Sprinkler system damaged when overhang of Propst Arena collapsed, likely caused the building’s alarm system to be activated
  • Some water is spilling out of the overhang damage likely because of sprinklers
  • Building was evacuated
  • HSV Fire evaluated the damage, gave the OK for game to still take place
  • Investigation underway to figure out cause of collapse

Tonight's Huntsville Havoc game is delayed with puck drop at 7:35 p.m.

WZDX will bring you more information on this breaking story as it becomes available.

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