Teen Dies in Fall at Abandoned New Orleans High-Rise
A 17-year-old boy died after falling inside the derelict Plaza Tower in downtown New Orleans. The teen was part of a group of minors who had broken into the abandoned high-rise for urban exploring, with some of them reportedly drinking…
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A tragic incident occurred at the abandoned Plaza Tower in downtown New Orleans, resulting in the death of a 17-year-old boy. The teenager fell inside the derelict high-rise building.
The incident involved a group of minors who had reportedly gained unauthorized access to the vacant building for the purpose of urban exploration. According to initial reports, some individuals in the group were allegedly consuming alcohol at the time of the incident.
Another teenager sustained injuries during the event and required hospitalization. The New Orleans Police Department responded to the scene. Details regarding the exact circumstances of the fall and the extent of the other teen’s injuries have not been fully disclosed.
Plaza Tower, a prominent but long-abandoned structure in the city’s central business district, has been a site of interest for urban explorers. Access to the building is restricted, and its condition poses significant safety hazards due to its derelict state.
Story summarized from the original created by Ken Daley, Gray News staff on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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