Collapse At Long Island City Construction Site Injures 6, Officials Say

LONG ISLAND CITY, QUEENS — The floor of an under construction Long Island City building collapsed Monday, injuring six people, officials said.

The eighth floor at 42-17 27th St. fell onto onto the seventh level shortly after having concrete poured, a spokesman for the NYPD said.

Five suffered serious injuries and were in stable condition, a spokesman for the FDNY said. Another person received minor injuries. All those injured were transported to Elmhurst Hospital.

The FDNY responded to a call about 10.40 a.m. The scene was declared under control by 11.50 a.m., FDNY said.

The incident is currently under investigation, NYPD said.

Lead image via FDNY