Partial parking garage collapse leaves hundreds of NY drivers without cars

"The 15th floor of a parking garage in Westchester County appeared to suddenly collapse on Wednesday, damaging a number of cars parked on the floor below. No injuries were reported in the collapse at the White Plains garage near South Broadway. Primary searches were negative, according to the Yonkers fire department. A photo from the scene shows an upper floor leaning diagonally onto the floor below it, crushing vehicles in the process."

"About 14 to 15 vehicles were in the affected zone where the floor collapsed, officials said. The extent of the damage wasn't immediately clear. Nearby roads were closed for a time as authorities investigated. The garage was also shut down, leaving what is believed to be hundreds of people whose cars were not affected without access to their rides home."

"Crews are working to shore up the garage and are constructing columns to ensure the structure's safety. An aerial view from Chopper 4 showed the center of the roof level of the garage had caved in. People are asked to avoid the area. A cause is under investigation. Officials didn't immediately share information on potential violations and past work at the privately owned garage."

The 15th floor of a White Plains parking garage in Westchester County suddenly collapsed, damaging cars parked on the level below. No injuries were reported and primary searches were negative, according to the Yonkers fire department. An upper floor leaned diagonally onto the floor beneath, crushing about 14 to 15 vehicles in the affected zone. Nearby roads were temporarily closed and the garage was shut down, leaving hundreds of unaffected car owners without access. Crews are shoring up the structure and constructing support columns while an aerial view showed the roof center had caved in. Authorities ask people to avoid the area as the cause is investigated.

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