Partial Parking Garage Collapse in White Plains: No Injuries Reported

Parking Garage Collapse in White Plains

• 💥 A partial collapse occurred at a 12-story, privately-owned parking garage on Hail Avenue in White Plains.
• ⚠️ The fifth floor unexpectedly crashed down onto the fourth floor shortly after 9:00 AM.

No Injuries or Fatalities

• ✅ Miraculously, there were no fatalities or injuries reported as a result of the collapse.
• ⏰ Many workers were heading into the office building adjacent to the garage, making the lack of casualties a significant relief.

Driver's Close Call

• 🚗 An executive assistant, Siobhan Rossi, narrowly escaped danger after noticing a "huge sinkhole" in the parking garage floor before driving her car out.
• 📍 She had parked her car on the fifth floor prior to the incident.

Ongoing Investigation and Structural Support

• 🏗️ Approximately 15 cars remain trapped in the collapse zone and will stay there for the time being.
• 🛠️ Firefighters are working to cut new columns to provide temporary support to the structure while engineers evaluate its status.
• 🔑 Inspectors are thoroughly examining the garage, including entrance and exit ramps, to determine the cause and next steps.
• 🔑 Property management sent a note to office workers, expressing hope for temporary garage access by tomorrow, but the Department of Buildings will make the final decision.