What we know about victims of deadly Brooklyn building collapse
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Summary
A three-story building collapsed into an open construction site in Brooklyn, killing eight people, including two children ages 9 and 10. Authorities said 18 people were injured, including four firefighters, and rescue operations ended Thursday after officials found no more victims.Key Facts
- The collapse happened near Flatbush and Bedford Avenues in Brooklyn.
- The eight people killed were identified as Nicole Daniela Salvada Rodriguez, Kevin Santiago Reyes Gonzalez, Gabriel Siguencia, Barry Mamadou, Jose Luis Caguana Cosquillo, Edgar Sapon, Juan Daniel Salvada Guzman, and Ndiaye Mamadou.
- The victims ranged in age from 9 to 31.
- Two of the victims were construction workers, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said.
- Authorities said 18 people were injured, including four firefighters.
- One injured person remained in critical condition Thursday morning.
- Six victims were pronounced dead at the scene, and two died at the hospital overnight.
- Rescue operations ended Thursday afternoon after officials determined that no more victims remained.
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