A three-story building collapsed in Brooklyn, New York, on Wednesday, November 11, killing at least two people and injuring 17 others, including seven children.
According to CNN, the collapse occurred shortly after 4 p.m. in the Flatbush neighborhood, where a building containing apartments and ground-floor commercial space fell into an adjacent construction site.
New York City officials confirmed that four injured people were in critical condition. Emergency crews rescued several survivors from the debris, including a pregnant woman.
Approximately 250 firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to the scene. Rescue teams used specialized equipment, search dogs, and drones to locate anyone potentially trapped beneath the rubble.
The collapse also damaged a neighboring residential building, exposing portions of its interior. City inspectors began examining nearby structures to determine whether they remained safe.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse, including whether excavation work at the neighboring construction site played a role.
Officials warned that search operations could continue for several days as crews worked through the debris.
