A building collapse in Brooklyn, New York, has claimed at least eight lives, with 17 others injured as emergency workers continue searching through the rubble for people who may still be trapped.
The three-storey building collapsed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in the Flatbush neighbourhood of Brooklyn. The incident happened beside a construction site where excavation work was underway.
According to New York City authorities, four additional bodies were recovered from the wreckage on Thursday morning, bringing the confirmed death toll to eight. At least four of the injured people are in critical condition.
More than 250 firefighters and emergency personnel have been involved in the rescue operation. Search dogs and specialised equipment are also being used to locate possible survivors.
The collapse was particularly dangerous because the building fell into an adjacent excavation site. Part of a neighbouring building was also damaged, leaving some of its interior rooms exposed.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed sadness over the incident and said rescue workers were operating under extremely dangerous conditions.
Seven children were among those affected by the collapse, although officials have not confirmed how many of the victims were children.
What Caused the Building to Collapse?
The exact cause of the incident has not yet been established.
However, the collapse happened beside an active construction project where workers were excavating land for a new building. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the construction work and the condition of the collapsed property.
The New York City Department of Buildings is also examining the site as part of the investigation.
For now, emergency workers remain focused on searching the wreckage and accounting for everyone who may have been inside the building when it came down.
The incident has left families waiting for news of their loved ones as rescue operations continue.