Hotel collapsed in New Orleans: there are dead and wounded
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino building under construction in downtown New Orleans partially collapsed on Saturday, October 12. As a result, one person died, several were injured, writes Fox News.
Governor John Bel Edwards told reporters about one death and that several people were missing.
“The design remains very unstable and dangerous. Every few minutes, something falls, ”he remarked, warning people to stay away.
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New Orleans Fire Chief Tim McConnell said they received a call about a fallen building around 9:14 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. The top six floors have collapsed and the rest of the building is still "very unstable."
It was confirmed that one person was killed, and at least three were missing. 18 people were sent to the hospital. Their condition is not specified.
“The situation is still very dangerous. We are in the process of evacuating buildings around the perimeter, ”he said.
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The collapse of the building is recorded in the video.
WATCH: Incredible video captures the moment the construction site for the Hard Rock Hotel in downtown New Orleans collapsed. (Video: Michael Dalle) pic.twitter.com/lmt4RGThNw
— 10 Tampa Bay (@10TampaBay) October 12, 2019
The reason for the collapse is not yet clear.
The New Orleans Fire Department ordered the evacuation of nearby buildings.
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