A tragic accident occurred on Thursday morning when a roof partially collapsed at a two-story building on Quentin Road and 32nd St., resulting in the death of a 43-year-old worker. The incident happened around 8:45 a.m. while three workers were installing new refrigeration units in a closed restaurant, the now-abandoned T Steakhouse. The victim was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital after being critically injured and pinned under a concrete slab. The FDNY categorized the event as a 'setback collapse' and road closures were subsequently announced.
The FDNY responded to a partial roof collapse at a two-story building on Quentin Road and 32nd St., resulting in the death of a 43-year-old worker.
Emergency services identified the incident as a 'setback collapse,' which occurred during renovations at the premises of a now-closed restaurant, T Steakhouse.
Neighbors reported the building appeared abandoned but was under construction when the accident occurred, highlighting the risks associated with ongoing renovations in such structures.
The tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by workers in construction and renovation jobs, particularly in older or abandoned buildings.
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