At least two people died and several others were injured after a mixed-use three-storey building partially collapsed in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn, New York, on Wednesday afternoon, November 11. The collapse happened near Bedford and Flatbush Avenues, according to PIX11.
Video shared by Citizen showed the inside of what appeared to be apartment units exposed to the outdoors, from the roof down to the first floor.
Watch the video here.
Fire Department of New York (FDNY) crews were seen at the scene around 4 p.m. working to contain the situation. Officials had not confirmed any injuries or identified what caused the collapse.
Death toll and injuries confirmed
At least two people died and 17 were injured in the collapse, according to New York Times. Firefighters are continuing their search for another person trapped in the rubble and remain in communication with them.
Several injured construction workers were taken to Kings County Hospital, though their conditions were not immediately known. Search and rescue operations remain underway.
People reportedly trapped after Brooklyn building collapse
Emergency crews are responding to a reported partial building collapse at an apartment building in Brooklyn, with people reportedly trapped inside, according to FDNY officials cited by ABC7 New York.
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The incident occurred shortly after 4 pm Wednesday at 2625 Bedford Avenue, between Newkirk and Flatbush avenues.
Aerial footage from NewsCopter 7 appeared to show several rooms inside the building exposed after part of the structure gave way.
First responders were at the scene as emergency crews worked to assess the situation. Further details about the number of people trapped, possible injuries and the cause of the collapse were not immediately available.
NYPD issues traffic advisory
The New York Police Department has urged people to avoid the area around Bedford Avenue and Flatbush Avenue following the collapse.
In a post on X, the NYPD warned that street closures and traffic delays are expected and advised motorists to take alternate routes.
See the before/after photo of the collapsed building here.
Hochul and Mamdani respond
New York Governor Kathy Hochul expressed her condolences to the family of the person who died in the Brooklyn building collapse. In a post on X, she said,
“My heart breaks for the family who lost a loved one in today’s building collapse in Brooklyn. My administration has reached out and offered its full support as authorities investigate what happened.”
New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani also addressed the incident, saying first responders were working to secure the site and help residents.
In his post on X, Mamdani said, “Flatbush Avenue is closed from Clarendon Road to Bedford Avenue – please avoid the area so rescue crews can work.”
He added that the city would share further information once officials could confirm the details.