A few hours ago, a major emergency response unfolded this Wednesday in the Bronx, New York, after the partial collapse of a residential building that left dozens of families homeless and generated scenes of panic never before experienced in the area.
The collapse occurred in the afternoon on Walton Avenue, when part of the facade and internal structures suddenly gave way. Firefighters immediately evacuated the building and confirmed that no serious injuries were reported. However, several people received quick medical attention for nervous breakdowns and minor injuries.
Local authorities have launched investigations to determine the causes of the collapse. Neighbors claim that the building had already shown visible cracks and maintenance issues for months, but no one took responsibility.
Is there a risk that the building could collapse completely?
Experts acknowledged that there is indeed a high structural risk, so residents will have to find alternative shelter, as they will not be able to return to their homes until engineers assess the safety of the property and determine whether it will be repaired or demolished.
For now, the area remains cordoned off and under surveillance to prevent further incidents.