BOISE, Idaho — An online fundraiser has been created to help the family of a man who was "critically injured" during the hangar collapse at the Boise Airport on Jan. 31.
KTVB confirmed with a GoFundMe representative that the fundraiser is verified, and it is set up to help the family of a man only identified as Jose. The online fundraiser says the money raised will assist the family with "food, gas, and unexpected expenses." According to the GoFundMe, Jose has a wife and three children aged 15 to 18.
Jose is confirmed to be one of the nine men who were injured in the hangar collapse, according to a GoFundMe representative. In total, the collapse killed three and injured nine, five of which were in critical condition.
The website describes Jose as a very hardworking blue-collar man who is an "amazing soul," so the news of the accident was devastating.
"This fundraiser is to give his wife and children some peace of mind while they deal with this, unfortunate tragedy Jose's condition could take a turn for the worst at any moment," the website stated. "We are hopeful he can pull through. Please help this family through these hard times."
According to the page, Jose is still in "critical condition" and organizers said the website will be updated as new information is released.
For further information about the GoFundMe, visit the website here.
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