2 people died and 17 were injured under the rubble of a collapsed building in Brooklyn, New York.
Officials from the New York Fire Department (FDNY) announced that a collapse occurred yesterday at 4:01 PM local time in a block located between Newkirk and Flatbush avenues in downtown Brooklyn. It was reported that 2 people lost their lives and 17 others were injured in the incident.
FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore stated that there would be a long operation at the scene, saying, “Rescue operations conducted in collapse situations are extremely dangerous. Every step taken is planned; it is of critical importance both for the condition of the victims and the safety of our personnel. Our teams have been working systematically and tirelessly since they arrived at the scene this afternoon.”
