A high-rise building under construction in Midtown Manhattan has been evacuated due to structural concerns. Officials have issued warnings regarding the potential for the building to collapse.
The evacuation was initiated after construction workers at the Midtown East site discovered buckling beams on the 21st floor. Several New York City buildings in the vicinity were also cleared as a precautionary measure.
Emergency personnel are currently on site assessing the structural integrity of the building. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
