Brooklyn building collapse: 1 dead, at least 9 injured as rescue continues
A partial building collapse in Flatbush, Brooklyn, has resulted in at least two deaths and 17 injuries. Rescue operations are ongoing as officials search for survivors trapped in the debris of a construction site accident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights significant safety concerns regarding urban construction practices and the immediate impact on local communities.
FLATBUSH, Brooklyn (WABC) -- A partial building collapse in Flatbush, Brooklyn, has left at least two people dead and 17 others injured as firefighters continue efforts to rescue any additional victims who may still be trapped in the rubble, according to officials.
The FDNY says it happened just after 4 p.m. after a three-story building at 1321 Flatbush Ave. collapsed into an open construction site at 2625 Bedford Ave.
Workers were actively excavating the construction site when the collapse occurred.
In addition, part of the building on the corner, 1323 Flatbush Ave., also appeared to have been sheared away, completely exposing apartments inside. That building is still standing.
Officials said firefighters arrived in less than a minute and immediately began searching through the wreckage for survivors.
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