A 3-story building collapses in Brooklyn, killing at least one person
Rescuers are digging through the rubble in Flatbush looking for any trapped people.
Quick Look
- At least one person was killed and several others were injured when a three-story building collapsed in Flatbush, Brooklyn.
- FDNY rescuers dig through the rubble looking for any trapped people.
- The collapse was apparently caused by a construction site next to the building.
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Why It Matters
The collapse occurred in Flatbush, a predominantly residential neighborhood in the southern section of Brooklyn.
At least one person was killed and many others were injured when a three-story building collapsed in Brooklyn. CNN reports it. Rescuers are digging through the rubble to search for any trapped people, the New York Fire Department (FDNY) said.
What we know
The collapse occurred in Flatbush, a predominantly residential neighborhood in southern Brooklyn. The alarm went off around 4pm US time, according to the department. According to CNN, the collapse was caused by a construction site located next to the building. “FDNY crews are currently engaged in rescue operations following a building collapse on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn,” it said in a statement. Two people underwent medical checks as rescuers continued their search for any people trapped inside the building, the department said.
Open Questions
- How many people are trapped under the rubble?
- What is the identity of the deceased?
- How many people were injured in total?
- What is the exact cause of the collapse and has the construction site been found to be responsible?
