Last night, September 24, decorative cornice fell from the height of the sixth floor of Mott Haven in the South Bronx.
As told in the fire Department of new Yorkand it happened at 391 E. 149th St., near Third Avenue about 22 hours. Rescuers added that it had struck a decorative cornice made of molding. He fell right in front of the main entrance to the building. Three people received injuries, was hospitalized at Lincoln Medical Center. One victim is in critical condition, another two injuries are not dangerous to life. There is no information about the identity of the victims.
Officials identified the owner of the building, he issued an order to correct all the issues, as well as to build a safe bypass for pedestrians. Further sanctions will be known after the investigation, told DNA info that the Department of buildings of new York.
In MTA note: due to the fact that the wreckage fell near the entrance to the metro station and Third Avenue-149th Street, trains 2 and 5 in this area is still temporarily slowed.
