One person was killed, and 12 others were injured when a three-story building partially collapsed in Flatbush, Brooklyn, on Wednesday, ABC News reported.
At least six people are in critical condition, while six others sustained minor injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals, officials said.
Firefighters pulled a woman from the rubble of the collapse just after 6:30 p.m., and four more were rescued from the debris later on Wednesday. Rescuers are continuing to search the rubble for anyone who might still be trapped, ABC News added, citing officials.
According to the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), the collapse occurred shortly after 4 p.m., when part of the building fell into an open construction site.
🚨 HAPPENING NOW: FDNY units are currently operating at a building collapse on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. https://t.co/hZmL1peDKI
— FDNY (@FDNY) November 11, 2026
NYC’s Department of Buildings said its inspectors “are on scene at a major building collapse near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn assisting with recovery operations and conducting structural stability inspections of nearby buildings,” in a post on X/Twitter.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) urged the public to avoid the surrounding area, warning of street closures and traffic delays.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul sends condolences to family of victim
New York Governor Kathy Hochul responded to the collapse in a post on X. “My heart breaks for the family who lost a loved one in today’s building collapse in Brooklyn.”
She added, “I’m keeping them in my thoughts and praying for everyone affected. My administration has reached out and offered its full support as authorities investigate what happened.”
My heart breaks for the family who lost a loved one in today’s building collapse in Brooklyn. I’m keeping them in my thoughts and praying for everyone affected. My administration has reached out and offered its full support as authorities investigate what happened.
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) November 11, 2026
Mayor Zohran Mamdani acknowledged the work of first responders and addressed the road closures around the building, urging residents to avoid the area to allow rescue operations to continue.
He added, “Please join me in holding our neighbors and the members of this community in our hearts.”
First responders are on the scene of a building collapse on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, where they are working quickly to secure the location and assist New Yorkers. Flatbush Avenue is closed from Clarendon Road to Bedford Avenue – please avoid the area so rescue crews can work. We will be sharing what we learn as soon as we can confirm it. As emergency operations continue, please join me in holding our neighbors and the members of this community in our hearts.
— Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) November 11, 2026
In a statement, NYC Council Member Farah Louis, who represents Flatbush, called the images from the site “heartbreaking,” ABC News reported.
“We are devastated to learn that at least one life has been lost, with multiple people reported trapped and several injured as emergency personnel work urgently to reach everyone in the rubble,” Louis said.
“My immediate priority is the safety of everyone impacted, and my team is actively working to reach affected families to connect them with critical information and support during this frightening time,” the statement continued.
This is a developing story.
