Three-Story Building Collapses in New York City, Killing 1 and Injuring 10

A three-story building in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York City, collapsed on November 11, killing at least one person and injuring 10. The collapse occurred near a construction site. The New York City Fire Department said it received a report of people trapped after the collapse at around 4 p.m. local time and began rescue operations.

The fire department confirmed that one person died at the scene. Four others were taken to hospital in critical condition, and six sustained minor injuries. Footage from the scene showed firefighters searching the rubble for trapped people and rescuing several, including a child who was carried away on a stretcher.

Footage from the scene suggested that the collapsed building had been used as a residence, though this has not been confirmed. The cause of the collapse also remains unknown. The New York City Department of Buildings said inspectors had arrived at the scene to assist with rescue efforts and check the structural safety of nearby buildings.

Source: VietVance