Nach Behördenangaben haben sich Stahlträger in dem Gebäude verbogen. Die Gegend ist weiträumig abgesperrt, auch umliegende Häuser mussten evakuiert werden.

Reports of falling bricks and buckling columns at a Midtown Manhattan high-rise have prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.

Fire officials said two columns had buckled on the 21st and 22nd floors, while floors were sagging between the 21st and 26th floors.

A high-rise under construction in Manhattan was evacuated on Tuesday after structural columns buckled and bricks fell onto the street, prompting officials to warn that the…