Mamdani, '8 victims in collapse in Brooklyn, 3 firefighters injured'
Quick Look
- The toll from the collapse of a residential building in Brooklyn, New York, has risen to eight victims.
- At least 17 people were injured, including three firefighters, as rescue operations continued amid the rubble.
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Why It Matters
A residential building has collapsed in Brooklyn, triggering search and rescue operations.
The death toll from the collapse of a residential building in Brooklyn has risen to at least eight people. This was declared by the mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani and reported by the New York Times. Rescuers continue to sift through the rubble in search of any survivors.
At least 17 people were injured, including three firefighters, the mayor said. Some of the injured are in critical condition, the Fire Department said in a statement.
Open Questions
- What caused the building to collapse?
- How many people are still missing?





