At least 1 killed in Brooklyn apartment building collapse, officials say
At least one person was killed Wednesday when a three-story apartment building collapsed in New York City. Fire officials said at least 10 people had been pulled from the rubble in a major rescue operation. Lilia Luciano reports from the scene.
A partial building collapse in Flatbush, Brooklyn, on Wednesday claimed one life and left 12 others injured, according to ABC News. At least six victims are in critical condition, while six others sustained minor injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals, officials said. Firefighters rescued a woman from the rubble shortly after 6:30 p.m., and four more were pulled out later on Wednesday.
Rescuers are still searching the debris for any survivors, citing officials. The collapse happened around 4 p.m., when a part of the building fell into an open construction site, the New York City Fire Department reported. FDNY units are currently tackling the situation at Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The Department of Buildings and NYPD have also been assisting with recovery operations and urging residents to avoid the area due to street closures and traffic delays.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul expressed her condolences to the victim's family, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani praised the efforts of first responders and warned residents to stay away from the scene. The NYC Council Member Farah Louis called the images from the site "heartbreaking" and emphasized her team's commitment to supporting affected families. This story is still unfolding.
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