Elderly woman hospitalized after partial roof collapse at Kaimuki restaurant

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – An elderly woman was taken to the hospital after the interior roof partially collapsed at a Kaimuki restaurant Tuesday afternoon.

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The Honolulu Fire Department responded to Happy Days Chinese Seafood Restaurant on Waialae Avenue shortly after 1 p.m.

“I spoke to some of the people that were eating, and they said they were able to move out of the way,” said Honolulu Fire Department Capt. Jacob A. Pekelo. “It wasn’t like a sudden boom. It was more of a gradual — it happened, then other pieces started falling, so everyone self-evacuated.”

Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said four women in their 80s were evaluated at the scene.

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One woman suffered lacerations and was taken to an emergency room in stable condition.

Three others suffered minor injuries but declined transport to a hospital.

The cause of the collapse is under investigation.

Police closed 11th Avenue between Waialae and Harding avenues, and the eastbound lane of Waialae Avenue between 11th and 12th avenues to allow first responders access to the area.

Motorists and pedestrians are asked to avoid the area while emergency crews respond.

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