One person was killed and at least five others were injured in a parking garage collapse in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon (ABC7 New York). According to reports, the four-story garage collapsed leaving cars crushed (CBS News). The building was considered unstable due to the collapse, which caused jaw-dropping photos of the destruction of the structure (New York Daily News). The cause of the collapse is still unclear, and investigations continue to uncover it (Fox News). Reports indicate the building had four active violations (Fox News). One worker was killed and five others injured, while several cars were crushed as concrete fell on them (NPR).
A woman who lives next to the Financial District parking garage, which collapsed on Tuesday, was in her house during the destruction and witnessed the aftermath (New York Post). She described the scene as “part of my wall is gone.” The Financial District in Manhattan has been left shaken following the collapse (PIX11).
The parking garage on Ann Street collapsed in Lower Manhattan, causing multiple injuries and one death (CNN). City officials in New York have confirmed the collapse, while investigations are underway to determine the cause (6ABC). Emergency responders worked to rescue those inside the garage and provide medical attention to those injured (CNN).
The collapse occurred during the afternoon hours of Tuesday, and the cause of the collapse is still under investigation. It is unclear at this time whether the garage was structurally sound or had any maintenance issues leading up to the event. The collapse has caused significant damage to the local area and left the Financial District shaken (Crain’s New York Business).
