Building collapsed in New York. At least two people died
New York Fire Department announced that there were people trapped under the rubble and rescue efforts were continuing.
Quick Look
- A three-story building between Newkirk and Flatbush streets in Brooklyn, New York state, collapsed for an unknown reason.
- FDNY officials announced that at least two people lost their lives, there were people trapped under the rubble, and dozens of cranes and construction equipment participated in the rescue efforts.
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Why It Matters
New York Fire Department (FDNY) officials announced that a three-story building between Newkirk and Flatbush streets in Brooklyn city center collapsed for an unknown reason. It was stated that there were people trapped under the rubble and at least two people lost their lives.
In the US state of New York, a three-storey building between Newkirk and Flatbush streets in Brooklyn city collapsed for an undetermined reason.
New York Fire Department (FDNY) officials shared information that there were people trapped under the rubble.
FDNY officials announced that the collapsed building was located in downtown Brooklyn, at least two people died in the incident and some injured people were waiting to be rescued. In the images shared on social media, it was seen that a huge wreckage was created in the region.
It was stated that many firefighters tried to reach those trapped under the rubble, and dozens of cranes and work machines participated in the debris removal efforts.
Open Questions
- What is the cause of building collapse?
- It is not known exactly how many people are under the rubble.
- No clear information was given about the number of injured people and their conditions.
