MANHATTAN, Kan. — A construction accident disrupted the Kansas State University campus Wednesday morning when a concrete pump truck overturned near Weber Hall.

Officials confirmed that after toppling, the truck struck multiple vehicles parked on the south end of the nearby B1 parking lot. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Emergency responders arrived quickly and secured the scene.

The incident occurred as crews were working near Weber Hall, located at 1424 Claflin Road, southeast of Bill Snyder Family Stadium. “A concrete pump truck toppled Wednesday morning at a construction site near Weber Hall on the Kansas State University campus in Manhattan, officials said.”

As of late Wednesday morning, the B1 lot was closed from Claflin Road to the Recycling Center while crews worked to remove the damaged truck and clear the debris. University officials encouraged students, staff, and visitors to avoid the area and make alternative parking arrangements until further notice.

The cause of the incident has not yet been determined. “The incident is under investigation, and additional details weren’t available as of early Wednesday afternoon,” authorities noted.

Concrete pump trucks, which are used to move liquid concrete through boom arms and hoses to construction sites, are heavy and highly specialized pieces of equipment. When improperly stabilized or when operating on uneven ground, they can become prone to tipping — posing risks to workers and bystanders alike.

While no one was physically harmed in this case, the accident highlights the importance of site safety measures when using heavy equipment in tight or heavily trafficked spaces like a university campus. Campus safety officials said their priority now is ensuring that work in the area can continue without further disruption.

Students and faculty returning to campus this fall are being reminded to exercise caution around active construction zones, which remain common across the university as part of its ongoing facility improvement projects.

Originally reported by Phil Anderson in WIBW.