Two people were sent to the hospital Wednesday after stairs collapsed in Cedar Falls.

Cedar Falls Public Safety says it happened after 10 a.m. at 1942 West 12th Street.

Authorities say the two victims fell into the basement once they collapsed. Police found the two victims lying in the basement and set-up a ladder to get to them. They had to be lifted from the basement using a stokes basket, police say.

No word on how serious their injuries are.