A three-story building partially collapsed in Brooklyn’s Flatbush neighborhood, with rescue crews searching the debris. Local ABC affiliate WABC-TV reported that one construction worker was killed and several others were injured. At least one person was reported trapped.
FDNY: Crews operating on Flatbush Avenue
The New York City Fire Department said on social media that “FDNY units are currently operating at a building collapse on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.”
Casualties and rescues reported by WABC
WABC-TV reported one construction worker was killed and several were hurt. The outlet also reported at least one person remained trapped in the rubble as search efforts continued.
What witnesses and posts showed
Video of the aftermath circulated on social media. In one post, journalist Eric Daugherty wrote, “A 3-story building has partially COLLAPSED in Brooklyn NY and first responders are RAPIDLY searching for anyone else possibly stranded under the rubble… The cause is still unknown.” He added that the Department of Buildings commissioner and investigators were “springing into action.”
Timing and site details reported
The Western Journal’s write-up stated the collapse happened shortly after 4 p.m. local time and that the structure fell into an open construction site.
Cause still unclear
No official cause has been announced. The Western Journal article noted that Fox News on-air experts suggested two possibilities—shoddy construction or an explosion—but offered no confirmation.
Where this stands
As of the reports cited above, search operations were ongoing.