Building Collapses In Brooklyn Construction Site, At Least Two Dead And Others Trapped Under Rubble

A three-story building collapsed at the edge of a construction site in Brooklyn’s Flatbush section on Wednesday afternoon, killing at least two people and trapping others under the rubble. Firefighters were called to the scene around 4 p.m. and launched a major rescue operation, using saws, dogs, and flashlights to search through the debris.

The collapsed building was located next to a lot where another structure had been demolished, and excavation was underway. At least two people were pronounced dead, another was critically injured, and additional people were taken to hospitals. Rescue efforts continued into the night as firefighters dug through bricks and wood that had filled the construction pit.