Three-Story Building Collapses in Flatbush, One Dead, Nine Injured

A three-story building at 1321 Flatbush Ave. in Flatbush, Brooklyn, partially collapsed into an open construction site at 2625 Bedford Ave. just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, leaving at least one person dead and at least nine others injured, according to officials.

The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) described the incident as a “major technical rescue response.” One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while at least two of the injured are in critical condition. One individual remains trapped under the rubble and is communicating with first responders, according to officials.

City records indicate that construction work has recently been taking place at the address, though it is unclear if that work contributed to the collapse. The cause of the partial collapse was not immediately known. Department of Buildings inspectors are on the scene assisting with recovery operations and conducting structural stability inspections of nearby buildings. Citizen video shows the inside of what appear to be apartment units completely exposed to the outdoors, from the roof to the first level.