Queens Furniture Store Facade Collapse: 60-Foot Section Falls Into Street

Facade Collapse in Bellerose, Queens

• 💥 A 60-foot section of a facade from a furniture store on Jericho Turnpike in Bellerose, Queens, collapsed into the street.
• 📍 The incident occurred at approximately 245-13 Jericho Turnpike.

Impact and Injuries

• 🚗 Two cars were damaged, with one appearing to be nearly buried under the rubble.
• 🩹 One person was treated for an injury at the scene.
• ⚠️ There are no other reported injuries at this time.

Emergency Response and Road Closures

• 🚒 Firefighters are on the scene, including on the roof of the building and in the street, working to clear the debris.
• 🚧 Jericho Turnpike has been closed in the area due to the collapse, affecting a busy intersection.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 The investigation into the cause of the collapse is continuing.
• 🏗️ Firefighters have begun digging through the rubble.