Santa Cruz Wharf partially collapses, three construction workers fall into water – KION546

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz fire confirms to KION that a 150-foot section of dock fell into the water, taking three construction workers into the ocean.

Jenny Caye Marini

Video taken by Jenny Caye Marini shows someone standing on the flotilla of debris in the water.

Jenny Caye Marini

Alex London

Two of the victims were rescued by lifeguards and one victim was able to get out of the water on his own.

No significant injuries have been reported, according to Santa Cruz Fire.

Some of the debris, including potentially hazardous materials, was released during the incident, according to Santa Cruz Fire.

As a result, the city shuts down Main and Cowell’s Beach.

KION crews reported seeing the bathroom structure earlier on the pier floating up against a cliff face on the eastern edge of the boardwalk.

The part of the wharf that collapsed was already closed due to previous storm damage. The quay is closed down at least for the rest of the day.

Warnings for high surf and coastal flooding remain in effect.