Partial Parking Garage Collapse in White Plains: No Injuries Reported
Eyewitness News ABC7NYNovember 5, 20252 min2,541 views
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- π₯ A partial collapse occurred at a 12-story, privately-owned parking garage on Hail Avenue in White Plains.
- β οΈ The fifth floor unexpectedly crashed down onto the fourth floor shortly after 9:00 AM.
No Injuries or Fatalities
- β Miraculously, there were no fatalities or injuries reported as a result of the collapse.
- β° Many workers were heading into the office building adjacent to the garage, making the lack of casualties a significant relief.
Driver's Close Call
- π An executive assistant, Siobhan Rossi, narrowly escaped danger after noticing a "huge sinkhole" in the parking garage floor before driving her car out.
- π She had parked her car on the fifth floor prior to the incident.
Ongoing Investigation and Structural Support
- ποΈ Approximately 15 cars remain trapped in the collapse zone and will stay there for the time being.
- π οΈ Firefighters are working to cut new columns to provide temporary support to the structure while engineers evaluate its status.
- π Inspectors are thoroughly examining the garage, including entrance and exit ramps, to determine the cause and next steps.
- π 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.
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