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Midtown Manhattan high-rise evacuated after workers find buckling beams

Construction workers found buckling support beams and falling debris, leading officials to evacuate the building and clear nearby properties as a precaution.

Published Jul 7, 2026, 1:36 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

NEW YORK — A Midtown Manhattan high-rise was evacuated Tuesday after construction workers discovered structural support problems, including discovered structural support problems, including buckling columns and falling debris, prompting officials to clear nearby buildings as a precaution.