Falling Debris Halts WTC Site Demolition

WNYC News | Jul 12, 2010

New York, NY —

Two firefighters were treated for minor injuries and released after a 15-foot-long steel pipe fell from 35 stories from the former Deutsche Bank Building onto the adjacent firehouse.

Demolition of the building has been suspended while officials from the Fire and the Buildings departments investigate.

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