Hard Rock Hotel collapse could disrupt New Orleans for weeks
Safety inspectors say the partially collapsed Hard Rock Hotel construction site in New Orleans could remain dangerous for weeks to come.
Two workers died and a third is unaccounted for after the accident at the weekend.
New Orleans Fire Department Superintendent Tim McConnell said a second crane at the site is damaged and both cranes are at risking of falling, which is disrupting efforts to find the missing worker and make the site safe.
Two more cranes have been brought in to remove tons of debris.
Dozens of residents living near the site have been evacuated and accommodated in hotels.
Falling debris also damaged the roof of the nearby Saenger Theater.
The theater’s current run of ‘Wicked’ has been cancelled.
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said everyone is pinning their hopes on finding the missing worker alive, stating it is still ‘a rescue mission.’
"After everyone is removed, it will move into an investigative mode."
The construction site was inspected just a couple of weeks ago and no safety concerns were identified at the time.
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