Brooklyn building collapse: Death toll rises to 8, several others injured
Death toll rises in Brooklyn building collapse
The death toll rises to at least 5 people and 17 injured after a building collapsed in Brooklyn, New York, according to FDNY.
At least eight people have died and many more were injured after a partial building collapse in New York City Wednesday afternoon, according to the Associated Press.
FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore said several others were in critical condition and one firefighter suffered a minor injury. Bonsignore also said seven of the injured are children, but their ages were not immediately available.
Brooklyn building collapse, seen from SkyFOX (via FOX 5 NY)
The New York City Fire Department confirmed crews were at the scene on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn and were working to rescue more people.
Brooklyn building collapse, seen from SkyFOX (via FOX 5 NY)
Brooklyn building collapse
What we know:
So far, at least 19 people have been injured, police told FOX 5 New York, several of whom sustained life-threatening injuries.
Brooklyn building collapse, seen from SkyFOX (via FOX 5 NY)
Local perspective:
Police are advising people to avoid the area, and are warning commuters to expect street closures and traffic delays.
Inspectors for the Department of Buildings are now at the scene to assist with recovery operations and conduct structural stability inspections of the buildings nearby.
What they're saying:
"As emergency operations continue, please join me in holding our neighbors and the members of this community in our hearts," Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in a statement posted on social media.
Gov. Kathy Hochul also posted on X, stating: "My administration has reached out and offered its full support as authorities investigate what happened."
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams spoke to Priolo at the scene, asking New Yorkers to pray for the people who may still be trapped. The public advocate also said that he saw a toddler being taken out of the rubble.
What we don't know:
What caused the three-story building to partially collapse was not immediately known.
Brooklyn building collapse, seen from SkyFOX (via FOX 5 NY)
The Source: Information for this article was taken from reporting at the scene by FOX 5 New York and The Associated Press. This story was reported from San Jose.