At least two people were killed and 17 others injured when a three-story residential and commercial building collapsed in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 4:00 PM local time.
New York City authorities reported 19 casualties in total, including two fatalities, four individuals in critical condition, and 12 others in stable condition. At least seven children are among those affected.
Rescue Operations
Video footage from the scene showed fire service personnel pulling survivors from the debris and placing them on stretchers before evacuating them via ladders. Rescue operations continued for more than four hours, with fire officials expressing concern that another section of the building could collapse.The exact number of people still trapped or missing beneath the rubble has not yet been confirmed. Preliminary reports indicate the building was connected to an adjacent structure under construction.
