Roof collapses inside Queens warehouse

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Monday, May 1, 2023
Roof collapses inside Queens warehouse
Inspectors say a 20-foot section of a roof collapsed inside the warehouse on 43-02 36th Street in Sunnyside.

SUNNYSIDE, Queens (WABC) -- Crews responded to a roof collapse in Queens on Sunday night.

Inspectors say a 20-foot section of a roof collapsed inside the warehouse on 43-02 36th Street in Sunnyside.

There were no injuries reported as a result of the collapse.

The Department of Buildings ordered the warehouse to be vacated.

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