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1 Dead, Multiple Injured In Lower Manhattan Parking Garage Collapse; Building Considered Unstable

The top of a four-story garage collapsed in Lower Manhattan Tuesday, leaving one dead, five injured, and cars crushed.

Ann Street remained closed Wednesday morning between William and Nassau Streets, right where the building is located.

Officials said at least six parking garage workers were pulled from the garage. One person was pronounced dead on the scene, five others were hurt. Fortunately, four are in stable condition and one refused medical treatment.

One worker was trapped on an upper floor, conscious and alert, calling for firefighters. He was rescued and taken to another building and after the workers were removed, firefighters were pulled out.

Another fell with the floor from the second floor to the first and walked away, while one worker was in an elevator and was shielded from flying debris, according to sources.

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