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WATCH: Smokestack still standing -- just not as tall -- after failed implosion

A smokestack was supposed to come down in a controlled implosion, but something went wrong and it is still standing.

Credit: Crescent Township Police

Credit: Crescent Township Police

A smokestack was supposed to come down in a controlled implosion, but something went wrong and it is still standing.
By WPXI.com
May 28, 2018

The implosion of a smokestack in Crescent Township didn't go as planned Saturday.

Instead of completely collapsing, the smokestack at the old Duquesne Light property only partially imploded.

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While the structure did drop in height, much of it was left standing.

It's unclear when the rest of the smokestack will be brought down.

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