Violations, Partial Vacate Order Issued At Bronx Building After Deadly Railing Collapse

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- There's new information on a Bronx porch railing collapse that killed an 8-year-old girl.

On Aug. 2, police say the girl was trying to squeeze between two granite columns when a 10-foot-long section of railing gave way.

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The Department of Buildings issued a violation to the property owner for failure to maintain their building. Three more violations and a partial vacate order were also issued for an illegal basement apartment.

The investigation is ongoing.

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