Structural Columns Buckle at Manhattan High-Rise, Hundreds Evacuated

An under-construction skyscraper in Manhattan experienced a serious structural failure when its columns buckled, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of people. The building, originally constructed in the 1970s, was undergoing a conversion from office space into luxury apartments. The site holds historical significance as it formerly served as the global headquarters of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. Authorities responded to the incident as concerns over the structural integrity of the high-rise were assessed.