Summary:
Partial scaffolding collapse occurred in Chelsea, NYC.
Incident happened on W. 29th St. between 7th & 8th avenues.
Debris scattered onto the street and sidewalk.
No injuries reported.
NYC Department of Buildings investigating; a truck may have been involved.
NYC Scaffolding Collapse in Chelsea
A portion of a building's scaffolding collapsed onto a street in Chelsea, New York City, on Monday morning. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. at West 29th Street, between 7th and 8th avenues. Debris scattered across the sidewalk and street.
<img src="https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox5ny.com/www.fox5ny.com/content/uploads/2024/11/932/524/collapse.jpg?ve=1&tl=1" alt="Scaffolding collapse in Chelsea, NYC">Videos from the scene show emergency crews responding to the incident. According to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by the NYC Department of Buildings, a truck striking the structure caused the partial collapse. Department personnel are currently inspecting the site for structural stability.
Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, though the cause of the collapse remains under investigation.
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