21 Jun 2024 | 05:33 PM UTC
US: Authorities responding to partial building collapse in Yonkers, N.Y., June 21
Crews responding to partial building collapse at 9 N Broadway in Yonkers, N.Y., US, afternoon of June 21; at least one causality reported.
As of the afternoon of June 21, emergency crews are responding to the partial collapse of a four-story building on 9 N Broadway near the intersection between Broadway and Main Street in Yonkers, New York. At least one casualty was initially reported in connection with the incident, and the cause of the structural collapse was not immediately clear. Authorities have reportedly shut down roads in the general vicinity of the incident.
Authorities will likely maintain a heightened security presence around the incident site over the coming hours. Transport and business disruptions will likely impact the immediate area until the emergency response concludes. Officials may ask individuals nearby to evacuate the area as a precaution.
Avoid the incident site until authorities give the all-clear and vacate the scene. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and any disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials, including any evacuation orders.
