Unstable Manhattan skyscraper triggers collapse fears

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: July 8, 2026Country: United States

World / International

Unstable Manhattan skyscraper triggers collapse fears

An unstable Manhattan skyscraper under construction triggered a major evacuation after structural columns buckled. Nearby buildings were evacuated as a precaution while engineers worked to stabilize the tower. The incident occurred on July 8, 2026.

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