What we know about Brooklyn building collapse that killed eight people
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Summary
A three-storey building at 1321 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn collapsed on Wednesday, killing eight people and injuring 18. The cause remains under investigation, including whether work at the neighboring construction site contributed to the collapse.Key Facts
- The building contained apartments and a store and stood beside an active construction site in Flatbush.
- The collapse happened at about 16:00 local time on Wednesday.
- Six adults and two children died; two of the victims were construction workers.
- Four of the injured people were firefighters, and one person remained in critical condition.
- More than 250 firefighters responded and searched through the night for victims.
- The neighboring site had permits for excavation and foundation work for a planned building with 64 homes and a grocery store.
- City officials and the Brooklyn district attorney are investigating whether criminal conduct contributed to the collapse.
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