Eight Killed as Three-Storey Building Collapses in Brooklyn's Flatbush Neighbourhood
Elena Marquez·Published 3m ago·1 min read·Based on 1 source
Eight people were killed when a three-storey residential building collapsed in the Flatbush neighbourhood of Brooklyn, New York, on Wednesday, according to The Guardian. The collapse happened at about 4pm.
The building stood on Flatbush Avenue, at the edge of a lot where excavation was under way for a construction project. Reports describe the building as residential, and at least seven children were among the casualties.
At least 17 people were injured. Three firefighters were among them, and four people were critically injured.
About 250 first responders from the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) worked at the site to find people who were trapped. Rescue crews were still searching the rubble on Thursday, the day after the collapse.
