Woman Killed by Falling Bricks Near Construction Site, Court Hears

A mother was fatally struck by bricks near a construction site during her school run, court hears. Trial begins for Higgins Homes and four individuals.

Editorial Desk

October 5, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — A young mother was killed when a stack of bricks fell on her head while she was walking past a construction site after dropping off her children at school, a court has been told.

The incident occurred as Michaela Boor, 29, was making her daily school run, when a pile of bricks collapsed from a crane and struck her, causing severe head trauma. She later succumbed to her injuries.

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Higgins Homes and four individuals are currently facing charges in connection with the tragic event. The court has heard that the woman was near the site when the bricks fell, leading to her fatal injury. The case is now under investigation as part of a broader legal proceeding.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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