Search and rescue operation ends for building collapse in New York, US, death toll rises to 8
Quick Look
- A three-story commercial and residential building collapsed in Brooklyn, New York City, and the search and rescue operation ended, killing 8 people and injuring at least 18 others.
- Among the victims were two children and an Ecuadorian immigrant.
- Mayor Mamdani said that the cause of the accident is still under investigation and the city government will conduct safety inspections at about 100 related construction sites.
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Why It Matters
A building collapse occurred in Brooklyn, New York, USA on the 11th, and the search and rescue operation ended on the afternoon of the 12th. The accident killed 8 people and injured at least 18 others. Among the victims were two children and an Ecuadorian immigrant. The cause of the accident is still under investigation, and the city government will fully investigate and hold those responsible accountable.
China News Service, New York, November 12 (Reporter Wang Fan) A spokesman for the New York City Fire Department stated on the afternoon of the 12th local time that the search and rescue operation for the building collapse accident that occurred in Brooklyn on the 11th has ended. The accident killed 8 people and injured at least 18 others.
The spokesman said that rescuers recovered 6 bodies from the rubble overnight, including 2 children, and the number of victims in the accident rose to 8. After confirming that there were no other people trapped in the rubble, the fire department handed over follow-up disposal work to the New York City Department of Buildings and the Police Department.
According to CNN, more than 250 firefighters and emergency personnel participated in the search and rescue operations, and those rescued included pregnant women and young children. Among the victims, immigrants from Ecuador have been identified.
New York City Mayor Mamdani said the cause of the building collapse is still under investigation. The City will fully investigate this matter and hold accountable any individuals or organizations found responsible for the incident.
Mamdani said that the building that collapsed this time was a three-story mixed commercial and residential building. Prior to the incident, excavation work was underway on a plot immediately adjacent to the building. Relevant departments have identified five companies related to the construction site involved. The municipal government will conduct safety inspections at about 100 other construction sites in the city related to these five companies to identify potential hazards. (over)
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The city government will announce the results of the accident investigation and hold relevant responsibilities accountable.
Likely · Within weeks
About 100 construction sites will complete safety inspections and identify potential hazards.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What was the specific cause of the accident?
- Was the excavation construction related to the collapse?
- How to define the specific responsibilities of the five companies involved?
- What are the results of the safety inspections at about 100 construction sites?
