A tragedy occurred on Tuesday afternoon when a four-story parking garage collapsed in Lower Manhattan, New York City. The collapse left one person dead and five others injured (ABC7 New York). The garage was located on Ann Street and partially collapsed next to a Pace University building. According to officials, the building has been considered unstable (ABC7 New York). Emergency services quickly responded to the scene and worked hard to extract any people that may have been trapped in the rubble. The rescue operation was challenging and continued into the night (CNN).
As a result of the collapse, cars were buried under the rubble. Workers are now preparing to remove the vehicles from the wreckage before the remainder of the garage is demolished (CBS News). The city officials are closely monitoring the situation and are working diligently to ensure that no further harm is caused. The cause of the collapse is still unknown as investigations continue.
The deceased victim’s identity was not immediately disclosed, and their family has requested privacy during this difficult time. The five other victims are being treated at nearby hospitals and are said to be in stable condition at this time (PIX11).
The collapse has understandably shaken up the local community, with some residents recalling the horror of the event. One witness who lived next to the parking garage said, “Part of my wall is gone,” and described the event as “destruction” (New York Post).
Mayor de Blasio offered his condolences to the victim’s friends and family during a press conference held after the incident. He pledged the city’s full support and cooperation to regulators to ensure that proper measures are taken to prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future (The Guardian).
The tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of proper regulations and safety protocols in place, especially for buildings that are considered unstable. The city officials are continuously monitoring the situation and will provide updates as the investigation continues.
