The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 11, shortly after 4:00 p.m. local time. The three-story structure, built in 1930 and containing four residential units, fell into a nearby construction pit. ABC7 New York reported the details, citing the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY).
Consequences of the collapse and rescue operation
According to emergency services, at least two people died as a result of the incident. Rescuers managed to extract two people from the rubble, one of whom was saved two and a half hours after the collapse. Local media reported that construction workers were among the injured.
Dozens of firefighters and search dogs participated in the debris clearance. Drone footage capturing the aftermath showed structural elements, a door, and plumbing among the debris in the pit. A man whose loved one was pulled from the rubble told WABC journalists that the rescued woman is six months pregnant.
Context
The event took place in the Flatbush neighborhood, located in the borough of Brooklyn in New York City (USA).
