"Part of a 20-floor public housing building in the South Bronx collapsed on Wednesday, Oct. 1, after what is believed to have been an explosion inside the building's ventilation shaft. According to the New York City Housing Authority, the explosion that occurred around 8:10 a.m. ET sent debris to the street below, and remnants of the collapsed shaft are set to be demolished. Authorities said that despite the chaotic scene, no injuries or deaths were reported. "We are extremely fortunate at this time we have no loss of life or no injuries," Mayor Eric Adams said."
"Videos from the scene show the moment the shaft tumbles down onto the ground, leaving a trail of dust in the air. As part of the building collapses, screams can be heard. Residents were seen standing outside thecomplex, talking with each other about what they heard or saw as streets and sidewalks remained closed later in the morning. Some residents in wings near the chimney were evacuated, and emergency crews are continuing to work to ensure the building remains structurally sound for reentry, officials said."
""This is something that has happened before," Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson said, referencing a 2023 collapse in the Bronx. "I'm so grateful that no one lost their life. No one is in the hospital.""
A portion of a 20-floor public housing tower in the South Bronx collapsed after an apparent explosion inside a ventilation shaft early on Oct. 1. The blast, reported around 8:10 a.m. ET, sent debris to the street and left exterior chimney damage; remnants of the shaft are scheduled for demolition. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and some nearby residents were evacuated. Video captured the shaft tumbling and dust spreading as emergency crews secured the scene. Officials are investigating the cause and working to ensure structural stability before residents are allowed to reenter. Authorities referenced a similar 2023 Bronx collapse.
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