Sault road reopens after building safely demolished

A building on Queen Street East in Sault Ste. Marie had been in danger of collapsing because of heavy snow. It was safely demolished Tuesday afternoon. (Cory Nordstrom/CTV News)

A building on Queen Street East in Sault Ste. Marie has been safely demolished, officials said Tuesday afternoon.

Earlier in the day, Sault Ste. Marie Police have closed the road between East Street and Brock Street because the building was in danger of collapsing because of heavy snow.

"A building scheduled for demolition is at risk of premature collapse due to the wet, heavy snow," police said Tuesday morning.

But by the afternoon, crews were able to resolve the matter.

"The building at risk of collapse has been safely demolished," police said.

"There is no longer concern for public safety."