US: Survivor pulled alive from rubble after deadly Brooklyn collapse
A mixed residential and commercial building collapsed in Brooklyn on Saturday, trapping residents and injuring at least 17 people, including seven children.
The mixed residential and commercial building at 1321 Flatbush Avenue collapsed into an excavation pit at 2625 Bedford Avenue, also damaging the neighboring building at 1323 Flatbush Avenue. Dozens of firefighters worked through the rubble using power saws, drones, buckets and specialist vacuum trucks to search for survivors.
Rescue efforts
At approximately 6:30 pm, rescue teams successfully pulled a dust-covered woman, believed to be pregnant, from the debris and transported her on a stretcher. Her identity and medical condition remain unknown as operations continue.
Some 250 firefighters and paramedics took part in the operation.
Casualties and investigation
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed at least 10 people were hospitalized, with four in critical condition. According to the FDNY, 17 people were injured including seven children, while one firefighter sustained minor injuries. Buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani confirmed excavation work was underway adjacent to the structure when it collapsed.
The cause of the collapse remains under investigation as authorities cannot determine how many people may still be missing. Search-and-rescue operations are expected to continue for several days.
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