‘Who will be held accountable?’: fatal Brooklyn building collapse devastates community
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Summary
A three-story apartment building collapsed near a construction site in Brooklyn’s Flatbush neighborhood, killing at least six adults and two children and seriously injuring 18 other people. New York City officials evacuated residents from three connected buildings and are investigating the collapse and 100 other sites with links to the building.Key Facts
- The apartment building collapsed on Wednesday afternoon near a construction site on Flatbush Avenue.
- Officials confirmed at least eight deaths: six adults and two children.
- At least 18 people suffered serious, non-fatal injuries.
- Authorities ordered residents to leave three buildings that had been connected to the collapsed building.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city was working with the Department of Buildings to investigate 100 other sites connected to the building.
- Buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani said no violations or complaints had been reported for the building or nearby construction site; examinations are continuing.
- Police rerouted several buses and blocked nearby streets to make room for rescue workers and firefighters.
- The Red Cross opened a support center at the Flatbush YMCA, offering temporary housing, social services, and mental health support.
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