At least eight people have been killed and 17 others injured after a three-storey building collapsed in Brooklyn, New York City, triggering an emergency rescue operation as firefighters and other first responders search the rubble for possible survivors.
New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, confirmed the casualties, disclosing that three firefighters were among those injured while responding to the disaster.
Key Highlights
- Eight people confirmed dead following a three-storey building collapse in Brooklyn.
- At least 17 people sustained injuries in the incident.
- Three firefighters were among the injured.
- Rescue teams continued searching the rubble for possible survivors.
- A six-month pregnant woman was reportedly rescued alive.
- Witnesses described hearing an explosion-like sound before the building collapsed.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed condolences to affected families and commended emergency responders.
Rescuers Work Through the Night in Brooklyn
The building collapsed on Wednesday afternoon, leaving a trail of destruction and prompting emergency teams to work through the night in search of people who might still be trapped beneath the debris.
Footage from the scene showed firefighters rescuing a survivor from the wreckage on a stretcher as emergency operations continued under dangerous conditions.
Witnesses Heard Explosion-Like Sound
Witnesses described hearing a loud explosion-like sound moments before the building came crashing down.
A resident, Emmanuella Carilus, who lives behind the affected structure, told reporters that the collapse sounded like a massive explosion, followed by screams from people at the scene.
Another witness, identified only as Dashik, told local television station PIX 11 that he had never witnessed anything similar.
Pregnant Woman Rescued Alive
In an emotional account, the husband of a pregnant woman rescued from the rubble expressed relief after confirming that his wife had survived the incident.
Speaking to CBS News New York, he disclosed that his wife was six months pregnant, repeatedly expressing gratitude for her survival.
Mamdani: ‘Heartbroken’ Over Loss of Eight New Yorkers
Mayor Mamdani, in a statement posted on X, said he was heartbroken over the loss of eight residents and extended his condolences to the bereaved families and those who sustained injuries.
He also commended firefighters and other emergency personnel for continuing rescue operations despite the extremely dangerous conditions at the scene.
The mayor urged residents to stay away from the affected area to allow emergency responders to carry out their duties without obstruction.
He also provided emergency contact numbers for people attempting to reach relatives who might have been caught up in the building collapse.
Meanwhile, authorities are continuing rescue and emergency response operations as investigations and assessments are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the disaster.
The incident has left residents shaken, with the city awaiting further updates on the cause of the collapse and the condition of those affected. Official updates are published by the New York City Fire Department (FDNY).
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