A middle-aged man is standing on top of a large concrete pillar next to a metal gate, using a jackhammer to break the pillar apart. The man is wearing a light gray outfit, dark pants, and a skull cap. The pillar appears to be damaged already, and the man is creating more rubble. The sky is bright blue, with no clouds visible. The surrounding area appears to be a partially destroyed building site. | Open Wire

Workers demolish concrete gate structure

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A middle-aged man is standing on top of a large concrete pillar next to a metal gate, using a jackhammer to break the pillar apart. The man is wearing a light gray outfit, dark pants, and a skull cap. The pillar appears to be damaged already, and the man is creating more rubble. The sky is bright blue, with no clouds visible. The surrounding area appears to be a partially destroyed building site. | Open Wire