Midtown Building Evacuated After Column Collapse | Orange County News

Orange County News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Eight buildings in Midtown Manhattan are evacuated after two critical columns on the 21st floor of a construction site buckled, causing severe structural instability and cracks. Emergency crews found the damage far worse than falling bricks, with ongoing movement threatening a possible localized collapse. All workers are safe, but seven surrounding buildings—including offices, hotels, and a school—are now cleared. Engineers are racing to stabilize the structure before any entry, while investigators scramble to determine the cause of the failure. The area remains sealed off, with no timeline…