1 injured when 3-story Harlem church collapses
HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) -- At least one person was injured in a partial building collapse in Harlem on Thursday morning.
An interior section of a three-story church on West 135th Street collapsed just before noon.
The building was undergoing what was supposed to be a planned, controlled demolition when a big section came crashing down.
No workers were inside during the time of the collapse, but one person suffered a non-life-threatening injury while exiting the parking lot on a motorcycle.
Officials with the Buildings Department have sent inspectors to the scene for further investigation.
The building will continue to undergo demolition after inspectors make sure the building in safe.
----------
* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
*
