Brooklyn Collapse Leaves One Dead as Firefighters Search Rubble
A three-story structure fell into a construction pit in Flatbush, trapping four people in critical condition.
By Takeshi Faure ·
One person died in a building collapse in Brooklyn on Wednesday.
The three-story structure fell into an excavation pit in the Flatbush section around 4 p.m. The New York City Fire Department reported four others in critical condition and six with minor injuries. All victims were transported to area hospitals.
The collapsed building sat on the edge of a lot where a one-story structure had been demolished for a project. The falling debris filled the construction pit with bricks and wood. An adjacent building sharing a wall with the structure remained standing, but its shared wall was removed. The damage exposed interior rooms, including a bedroom and closets full of clothing.
Dozens of firefighters worked through the debris. Aerial footage showed crews using saws to cut through wreckage and digging by hand. Rescuers also deployed dogs to search for survivors. As night fell, teams used flashlights to illuminate their work.
City records list an architect, property owner, and general contractor associated with the project. Phone and email messages seeking comment were left with all three parties.
The site remains active as search efforts continue.
