Midtown Manhattan Building Evacuated After Structural Beams Bend

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A midtown Manhattan building was evacuated Tuesday after structural steel beams began bending, prompting officials to establish a collapse zone.
Tourists and locals scrambled for accommodation as nearby hotels and buildings were also evacuated as a precaution.
No injuries were reported.

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A midtown Manhattan building was evacuated Tuesday after structural steel beams began bending, prompting officials to establish a collapse zone. Tourists and locals scrambled for accommodation as nearby hotels and buildings were also evacuated as a precaution. No injuries were reported.

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