Teenager Dies in Fall at Vacant Plaza Tower
A 17-year-old boy died after falling from an open stairwell inside the derelict Plaza Tower in downtown New Orleans. The teen was part of a group of underage individuals who broke into the vacant high-rise for urban exploring. The building,…
Atlanta, GA, August 15, 2026 —
A 17-year-old male has died after falling from an open stairwell within the abandoned Plaza Tower in downtown New Orleans. The incident occurred when the teenager and a group of other underage individuals reportedly broke into the vacant high-rise building for the purpose of urban exploring.
Plaza Tower has been unoccupied since 2002, when it was closed due to toxic contamination issues. The derelict structure has a history of attracting individuals seeking to explore its interior, a practice often referred to as urban exploration.
This is not the first fatality to occur at the site. In 2023, another individual died from a fall within the same building. Details regarding the exact circumstances of the recent fall, including the time of the incident and the specific stairwell involved, were not immediately available.
The condition of the building, marked by its abandonment and reported toxic contamination, raises concerns about safety for unauthorized individuals who may enter the premises. The identity of the 17-year-old has not been released by authorities.
Story summarized from the original created by Ken Daley, Gray News staff on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.
