A garage has collapsed in Manhattan – one person dead

A parking garage has partially collapsed in lower Manhattan and five people are injured, according to the American news site ABC7.

The parking garage is located at 57 Ann Street between Nassau Street and William Street.

The floors of the three-storey building on Ann Street collapsed around 4.15pm local time, causing passing cars to collide.

Several people inside the garage were injured.

Firefighters are working to reach the victims.

The text is updated.

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