Barbados Consulate in New York evacuated after structural concerns

July 8, 2026

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Barbados Consulate in New York evacuated after structural concerns

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Staff and visitors at the Office of the Consulate General of Barbados in New York have been evacuated.

Two support columns on the 21st floor of a 37-storey building near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan began to buckle Tuesday morning, with reports that several upper floors had become destabilised. This triggered the immediate evacuation of the building and the surrounding area.

The Office of the Consulate General of Barbados in New York is among the offices that were closed to ensure the safety of staff and visitors.

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