Brooklyn building collapse: 2 dead, 10 injured as firefighters search for survivors
A three-storey apartment building collapsed in Brooklyn, New York, following nearby excavation work at a construction site. Rescue operations are ongoing, with two confirmed deaths and ten injuries reported.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical safety concerns regarding urban construction practices and the structural integrity of aging infrastructure in densely populated areas.
At least two people were killed and 10 others injured after a three-storey apartment building collapsed in Brooklyn, New York, on Wednesday afternoon, trapping people under the rubble. Firefighters launched a rescue operation in the Flatbush neighbourhood, pulling at least two people alive from the debris as they searched for others who may still be trapped.The New York City fire department said four people were critically injured and six others sustained minor injuries. The injured were taken to hospitals. The department received a call about the building's full collapse shortly after 4pm local time.Rescue teams worked through the evening, using their hands, power saws and search dogs to look for survivors. Drone footage and local television reports showed firefighters digging through the rubble and removing debris from the site.
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