No injuries reported after partial collapse of Scarborough, Ont. Bluffs
No one was injured after a sizable chunk of the Scarborough Bluffs fell apart Sunday afternoon, setting off 'explosion-like' sounds and a wave of dust.
A significant chunk of the Scarborough, Ont. Bluffs collapsed on Sunday, resulting in "explosion-like" sounds and a wave of dust, according to Toronto police and an eyewitness.
The crumble, which occurred just before 4 p.m., not far from the lookout point on the bluffs, was filmed by Michaela Hawthorn, who spoke to CBC about the incident.
Hawthorn described a wave of dust swooping over everyone on the beach, seemingly scaring people as it did, she said.
Scarborough Bluffs collapse Sunday, Aug. 23. Photo: Kevin Kim/Instagram.
Also reported by CBC, Toronto Fire District Chief Stephan Powell said no one was underneath the chunk of cliff when it collapsed, and there were no reports of injuries.
"It's a sand structure, stuff falls all the time," he said. "That's why we caution people not to climb it."
Officers and fire crews were on scene for a short period of time, but have since left the scene.
Police are advising people and boaters to stay clear of the park.
Thumbnail courtesy of Kevin Kim/Instagram.
