"Emergency Evacuation Underway as NYC High-Rise Collapse Sparks Fears of Structural Integrity. A dramatic scene unfolded in Manhattan yesterday evening when structural columns on the 21st floor of a 33-story high-rise under construction suddenly buckled, sending bricks crashing onto the street below. The nearby buildings were also evacuated as a precautionary measure, leaving hundreds of people scrambling to safety. As authorities investigate the cause of the collapse, concerns are growing about the structural integrity of the building and the potential risks to the lives of construction workers and nearby residents."


A high-rise under construction in New York City and nearby buildings are evacuated after structural columns buckled on the 21st floor of the 33-story building, sending bricks falling onto the street ...