Queens Facade Collapse: 2 Children and 1 Man Injured in Belrose

Facade Collapse in Queens

• 💥 A 60-foot section of a building facade collapsed onto Jericho Turnpike in the Bellerose section of Queens.
• 📍 The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. between 245th and 246th streets, impacting several stores.
• 🚗 Debris fell onto the sidewalk and parked vehicles, causing significant damage.

Injuries and Victim Details

• 🤕 Three people were injured in the collapse, with one serious and two minor injuries.
• 👧 Two of the injured are children, a 13-year-old with leg injuries and an 11-year-old with back injuries.
• 👨 A 25-year-old man also sustained back injuries.
• 🏥 All three victims were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

Building and Structural Integrity

• 🏢 The collapsed facade was from a building housing a furniture store called Plaza Furniture.
• 🚒 Firefighters were on the scene, assessing the remaining facade and ensuring its stability.
• 🏗️ Initial reports indicate that while the facade detached, there are no indications the main building structure is in danger of collapse.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 The cause of the facade collapse is not yet known and is under investigation.
• 🚧 Authorities are working to ensure everyone in the area was accounted for and do not believe anyone else is trapped.
• 🗣️ Witnesses reported hearing a loud noise and seeing smoke before realizing a collapse had occurred, with some rushing to help.