1981 structural collapse in Kansas City, Missouri
Hyatt Regency walkway collapse
On July 17, 1981, two overhead walkways in the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, collapsed, killing 114 people and injuring 216.
Loaded with partygoers, the concrete and glass platforms crashed onto a tea dance in the lobby. The collapse resulted in billions of dollars of insurance claims, legal investigations, and city government reforms.
How locals move
Getting around Hyatt Regency walkway collapse the local way
- Get inKansas City is served by many charter bus services, and sits on several major highways.
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