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Storm sends roof crashing down on Alpharetta workers, multiple people injured

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Published  May 2, 2025 4:10pm EDT
Alpharetta
FOX 5 Atlanta
Business roof caves in, injuring 4 people

Business roof caves in, injuring 4 people

Four people were sent to the hospital after the roof collapsed on the building that were working in. It happened in Alpharetta late Friday afternoon.

The Brief

    • A roof collapse occurred at Chemence Medical, Inc., in Alpharetta during a thunderstorm, causing damage and flooding.
    • Most employees escaped safely, but four were hospitalized with minor injuries.
    • One person was hit by debris, according to the Forsyth County Fire Department.

ALPHARETTA, Ga. - The roof of an Alpharetta business reportedly collapsed on its workers in the middle of the day Friday, according to fire officials.

What we know:

It happened at around 1 p.m. at Chemence Medical, Inc., on Technology Drive. The company reportedly makes glue used during medical procedures.

Officials say the crew was in the middle of production as a thunderstorm with high winds and hail pushed through unincorporated Forsyth County.

That severe weather caused a large portion of the roof to come crashing down. Most of the employees made it out safely.

Four employees were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. At least one of them was hit by debris.

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Forsyth Fire reported to a collapsed roof in Alpharetta on May 2, 2025.

Officials say the building is damaged and flooded.

FOX 5 Atlanta has sent a crew to the scene to gather more information.

The Source: This information was confirmed by the Forsyth County Fire Department.

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