'Buckled' beams and 'sagging' floors at a NYC high-rise building force evacuations
A 38-story high-rise in Manhattan was evacuated after structural issues, including buckled support columns and sagging floors, were discovered during construction. No injuries were reported, but surrounding buildings were also cleared as a safety precaution.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about construction safety and structural integrity in dense urban environments.
The 38-story tower at 235 East 42nd Street. FDNY A Manhattan high-rise that once served as Pfizer's global headquarters was evacuated Tuesday morning after bricks plunged from the 38-story tower, sparking a large emergency response and the clearing of several neighboring buildings. New York City Fire Department officials said that after emergency responders arrived at the under-construction building at 235 East 42nd Street in Midtown, they found two support columns "buckled" on the 21st and 22nd floors as well as "sagging" floors between the 21st and 26th floors. The FDNY initially received a call about falling bricks just before 8 a.m. ET, according to officials. Seven other surrounding buildings were evacuated as a precaution as city officials assessed the scene. No injuries were reported. This is a developing story… Read the original article on Business Insider
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