A woman was injured when a ceiling collapsed inside an apartment in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood on Friday morning.
Boston police said the incident happened shortly before 7:30 a.m. at an apartment on Dorchester Avenue.
STAY IN THE KNOW
 |
Watch NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are. |
 |
Get Boston local news, weather forecasts, lifestyle and entertainment stories to your inbox. Sign up for NBC Boston’s newsletters. |
The ceiling collapsed inside the apartment, injuring an adult female. She was taken to an area hospital and authorities said she is expected to survive.
Fire officials said the ceiling collapse was caused by a water leak.
Get top local stories in Boston delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC Boston's News Headlines newsletter.
The roof is stable, police said, and Inspectional Services is on scene evaluating the situation.
