Brooklyn building collapse: 2 people dead, multiple injured
Deadly building collapse in Brooklyn leaves 5 injured
A three-story building has collapsed in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn. According to the FDNY, five people have been removed from the scene, and an operation to retrieve others is ongoing.
At least two people have died and many more were injured after a partial building collapse in New York City Wednesday afternoon.
Brooklyn building collapse, seen from SkyFOX (via FOX 5 NY)
The New York City Fire Department confirmed crews were at the scene on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn and were working to rescue more people.
Brooklyn building collapse, seen from SkyFOX (via FOX 5 NY)
Brooklyn building collapse
What we know:
So far, at least 19 people have been injured, police told FOX 5 New York. Four of the people injured sustained life-threatening injuries.
Brooklyn building collapse, seen from SkyFOX (via FOX 5 NY)
Local perspective:
Police are advising people to avoid the area, and are warning commuters to expect street closures and traffic delays.
Inspectors for the Department of Buildings are now at the scene to assist with recovery operations and conduct structural stability inspections of the buildings nearby.
What they're saying:
"As emergency operations continue, please join me in holding our neighbors and the members of this community in our hearts," Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in a statement posted on social media.
What we don't know:
What caused the three-story building to partially collapse was not immediately known.
Brooklyn building collapse, seen from SkyFOX (via FOX 5 NY)
The Source: Information for this article was taken from reporting at the scene by FOX 5 New York. This story was reported from San Jose.