Tag: tower
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The Vessel reopens after series of suicides forced popular Manhattan tower to close
The Vessel, the honeycomb-shaped tower in Manhattan, which closed in 2021 after a series of suicides, reopened Monday with added safety features. The 150-foot attraction first opened in 2019 as the centerpiece of the Hudson Yards development on the West Side. It was a popular tourist destination, thanks to its zigzagging stairs and Hudson River…
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Fatalities reported after helicopter carrying 4 hits radio tower in fiery Houston crash
Multiple people died after a helicopter struck a radio tower in Houston on Sunday night and sparked a large fire, authorities said. Police Chief J. Noe Diaz said at a news conference that four people were on board, including a child, and there were multiple fatalities when the private helicopter crashed. The Houston Fire Department…