New York Building Collapse: At least two people have been killed and 17 others injured after a three-storey mixed-use building collapsed in the Flatbush neighbourhood of Brooklyn, New York City, on Wednesday afternoon. Rescue teams are still searching for the site, as officials do not yet know whether anyone else is trapped or missing beneath the debris. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani also visited the site and met with firefighters and other emergency workers.

Rescue Operations Continue

According to city officials, a total of 19 victims have been found so far. Four people are in critical condition, while 12 are reported to be stable. One firefighter also suffered minor injuries. At least seven of those affected are children. CNN reported that the building came crashing down at around 4 pm, sending bricks and debris across the area and into a nearby construction site.

Several people were reportedly trapped under the rubble. Videos from the scene showed firefighters pulling victims out of the debris on stretchers and using ladders to move them to safety. The rescue operation has been difficult and dangerous, with fire officials warning that parts of the damaged structure could collapse again.

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The building fell towards an adjoining construction site, raising concerns that more people could be trapped in the affected areas. Fire department officials said the search was still underway and that the number of victims could rise as rescue work continues. Amid the ongoing rescue operations, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani also visited the site and met with firefighters.

Mayor Mamdani Visits The Site

He praised their quick response, while also expressing sadness over the loss of lives and wished those injured a speedy recovery. In a post on X, Mamdani wrote, "I joined @fdny and emergency crews at the scene of today's tragic building collapse on Flatbush Avenue. Two of our neighbors have lost their lives, and at least 17 others have been injured, including one firefighter. My heart is with the families and loved ones mourning those we have lost. I am also wishing a full and speedy recovery to everyone who was injured."

Meanwhile, people living nearby also described the frightening moments when the building collapsed. Anthony Griggs, who was running errands in the neighbourhood said that he suddenly saw bricks falling near him. Recalling the incident, he told Spectrum News NY1, "I’m shaking, I thought the whole building was going to fall on me."

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