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Deadly Parking Garage Collapse in Lower Manhattan

  • A parking garage in Lower Manhattan collapsed, killing one person and injuring five.
  • The collapse was likely due to the age of the building and excess weight on the roof according to city officials.
  • The garage had multiple open violations for issues like cracks in the concrete and defective fire exits.
  • Emergency responders used a robot dog and drone to search the unstable building for any trapped survivors.
  • Nearby buildings including a university were evacuated due to fears the collapse could have damaged adjacent structures.
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