Three people are recovering after the roof of an abandoned mill collapsed on Monday afternoon.
Russell Police say they received a report of people trapped and injured in Strathmore Mill #1 when part of the building collapsed.
Officers discovered that three workers were injured. Of those three workers, authorities say one of them suffered serious injuries.
That worker was transported to Baystate Medical Center. Their injuries, while serious, are not considered life-threatening.
It was not immediately clear what work was being carried out on the building at the time of the collapse.
The area around Woronoco Road near Mill No. 1 remains closed until further notice. According to police, unauthorized persons entering the area may be arrested.
The investigation into the collapse is still ongoing. An update is expected on Tuesday.
Massachusetts State Police, Russell Fire Department and Hilltown Ambulance all responded to the scene.
The Strathmore Paper Mill was founded in the late 19th century and has been abandoned for years.
This is a development story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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