A parking garage collapse in Manhattan has left one person dead and five others injured. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon when a four-story garage on Ann Street in Lower Manhattan partially collapsed. The cause of the collapse is still uncertain, but preliminary reports suggest that two factors may have contributed to it. (ABC7 New York, NBC New York)
According to fire officials, the collapse was likely caused by too many cars on the top floor of the garage. The building is also considered unstable and had six open building violations. (New York Post, CNN)
The garage was located next to a Pace University building and had four active violations. The cause of the “pancaked” structure remains under investigation. (Fox News, CBS News)
City officials are still trying to piece together what happened while dealing with the aftermath of the collapse. The severity of the collapse was jaw-dropping, as images showed a significant portion of the garage wreckage left behind. (New York Daily News)
As investigations continue, the open building violations and instability of the building are raising concerns about the safety of parking garages in the city. The incident has also prompted questions about the regulation of these buildings and whether more needs to be done to ensure their safety. (Gothamist)
The tragic event has left many in shock and mourning for the victim as well as the injured individuals. The investigation is ongoing, and officials will continue to provide updates as they become available. (ABC7 New York, Gothamist)
