Bellerose Queens Facade Collapse: Injuries and Investigation Underway

Facade Collapse in Bellerose, Queens

• 💥 A 60-foot facade from a furniture store on Jericho Turnpike collapsed yesterday afternoon in Bellerose, Queens.
• 🚗 The debris crashed onto the street and crushed two parked cars.

Injuries and Rescue Efforts

• 🤕 Three people, including two children, were injured in the collapse.
• 👨 A 25-year-old man sustained back injuries.
• 👧 A 13-year-old girl suffered leg injuries, and an 11-year-old girl experienced back pain.
• 🙏 Witnesses described good Samaritans rushing to help, with one stating it could have been much worse.
• 🐶 A rescue dog was used to search the debris for anyone trapped.

Investigation and Building Safety Concerns

• 🔍 Officials from the NYC Department of Buildings are investigating the cause of the collapse.
• ⚠️ A complaint filed in June mentioned the building was not up to date and had holes in the floor and ceiling, though its connection to the collapse is unclear.
• 🏢 Five businesses have been issued vacate orders by the DOB following the incident.
• 🛠️ The DOB is working with contractors to assess the damage as the investigation continues.