BROOKLYN, N.Y. — At least one person was killed and several others were injured Wednesday afternoon, November 11, when a three-story building partially collapsed into an adjacent construction site in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn.
The collapse occurred shortly after 4 p.m. at 1321 Flatbush Avenue, next to an excavation site at 2625 Bedford Avenue.
Emergency crews from the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) rushed to the scene after receiving reports that several people were trapped beneath the rubble.
Firefighters launched a major rescue operation, searching through debris and working to reach those still trapped. At least one person was reported critically injured, while several others were transported to Kings County Hospital.
The collapse left sections of the building exposed, with debris spilling into the neighboring construction site. Emergency personnel continued searching the wreckage as additional rescue teams arrived.
Authorities have not yet determined what caused the collapse. The New York City Department of Buildings is investigating the incident.
Police advised residents and motorists to avoid the surrounding streets because of emergency operations and road closures.
At least one person remains trapped beneath the rubble as firefighters continue rescue operations following Wednesday’s building collapse in Brooklyn’s Flatbush neighborhood.
Emergency crews are carefully working through the debris to reach the trapped person. According to reports, firefighters have been able to communicate with the individual as rescue efforts continue.
The operation remains ongoing, and authorities have not yet confirmed when the person may be rescued.
The investigation and rescue efforts remain ongoing.
Sources: FDNY; NYPD; ABC7 New York; Spectrum News NY1; News 12
By NJ RADAR Team
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