York City building collapse leaves people trapped as rescuers search rubble
Rescue teams search debris
Emergency crews sifted through the remains of the Brooklyn building, working urgently to find people trapped below. Rescuers cleared heavy debris by hand and used search dogs to look for survivors.
Footage from above showed firefighters extracting at least one person and moving the victim away on a stretcher. Teams continued their work after dark, using handheld flashlights to illuminate the site.
Collapse beside construction site
The three-story structure stood next to a lot where a one-story building had been demolished for a construction project. Excavation had left an open pit at the site.
Adjacent building damaged
A nearby building that shared a wall with the collapsed structure remained standing. However, part of its exterior partition had been torn away. The damage exposed interior spaces, including a bedroom and closets containing clothing.
Key points
- A three-story Brooklyn building collapsed beside a construction site on Wednesday.
- People were trapped under the debris as emergency crews searched for survivors.
- Aerial footage showed at least one person rescued and carried away on a stretcher.
- The adjacent building stayed standing, but part of its outer wall was torn away.