Infinity Tower construction accident

[snopes]

Nearly 100 workers at the site of the Infinity Tower escaped as excavation work on the 80-floor building was nearing completion. The incident happened as the workers were assisting the project owners and the piling contractor with the foundation works on site 20 meters below ground level.

The supervision team noticed a slight movement and cracks in the diaphragm wall adjacent to the Dubai Marina and alerted management, who ordered an immediate evacuation of the site.

The diaphragm wall collapsed and crumbled within 2 minutes from being noticed as the workers were scrambling over safety ladders up to the ground level. The whole site was totally flooded within 4 minutes.

The construction of the tower will continue to be suspended until the site can be totally dewatered. A special diving team has been brought in to assess the situation.

[James G]

I've found an official news report, although I don't think the photos were every really in question. I must say I'm impreeed by the rapid response and evacuation.

http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles.../10102709.html

Where's a little Dutch boy when you need him?

Base Ten

[hambubba]

Real. Here's a thread on skyscrapers.com with some pictures of the repair work after this event.

Originally Posted by hambubba

Real. Here's a thread on skyscrapers.com with some pictures of the repair work after this event.

Wow. The internet is a cool place to have a message board that specific.

I mean, I bet there is even one on urban legends and such....