· Death toll rises to eight in Brooklyn building collapse ↓
A tragic incident unfolded in Brooklyn on Wednesday when a three-storey apartment building collapsed, resulting in the death of at least one person and injuries to ten others. The building, constructed in 1930, housed four units and was the site of intense rescue operations involving dozens of firefighters and a search dog, who worked tirelessly to sift through the debris. Eyewitness accounts reported that construction workers were among those injured, highlighting the potential dangers associated with nearby construction activities.
The collapse occurred shortly after 4pm Eastern US time, prompting emergency services to respond swiftly. Dramatic drone footage captured by local television station WABC revealed the chaotic scene, with personal items such as a stove, toilet, and door visible among the wreckage that had fallen into an adjacent construction site. Rescuers managed to pull two individuals alive from the rubble, including a woman believed to be six months pregnant, eliciting emotional reactions from family members present at the scene.S1
As rescue efforts continued, the Fire Department confirmed that four of the injured individuals were in critical condition, while six others sustained minor injuries. The situation remains fluid as authorities work to assess the full extent of the disaster and determine the cause of the collapse. Local media reports indicate that several people were trapped beneath the wreckage, raising concerns about the possibility of additional casualties as the rescue operation unfolds.S2S3
Death toll rises to two in Brooklyn building collapse
- Punchng reports that 19 victims have been identified, including seven children, according to New York City officials.
- Punchng reports that Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed at least two people died and more than 10 were hospitalised.
- Punchng reports that a firefighter sustained minor injuries during the rescue operation, according to Fire Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore.
- Independent reports that rescuers pulled at least one victim from the rubble on a stretcher, and that the building stood beside a lot where excavation work was ongoing.
Death toll rises to eight in Brooklyn building collapse
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani said at least eight people died, according to Asharq Al-Awsat.
- Search crews continued pulling victims and at least one survivor from the rubble overnight, according to AP.
- Injury counts differ: between 17 and 19 people hurt, including three firefighters, according to Mamdani and AP.
- New York City's buildings commissioner, Ahmed Tigani, said construction workers were excavating the neighboring lot when the building came down, according to AP.
- The cause remains under investigation by the city Department of Buildings.
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