1986 Hotel New World disaster, Historical site in Singapore
The site of the former Hotel New World, now remembered for its 1986 collapse.
On March 15, 1986, Hotel New World disastrously collapsed due to structural failure.
The incident highlighted the importance of engineering oversight in construction.
The disaster remains a case study in civil engineering courses and emergency response training.
Rescue efforts at the Hotel New World witnessed unprecedented cooperation among Singapore's civilians and government.
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