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New York building collapse kills one person and injures 12

New York building collapse kills one person and injures 12

Summary

A three-storey building collapsed in the Flatbush neighbourhood of Brooklyn, New York. At least one person died, and reports differ on the number of injured: the headline says 12, while CBS News reports ten; rescuers are searching the rubble for people who may be trapped.

Key Facts

  • The collapse happened in Brooklyn’s Flatbush neighbourhood.
  • The building had three storeys.
  • At least one person died, according to the report.
  • The headline says 12 people were injured, while CBS News reports ten injured.
  • The New York City Fire Department said rescuers were searching for people trapped under the rubble.
  • Video showed first responders searching the debris and a survivor being pulled from the collapsed building.
  • The collapse exposed bedrooms and stairwells in a neighbouring building.
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