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Brooklyn building collapse kills at least two, traps others
A three-story building in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn collapsed Wednesday afternoon. At least two people died and about a dozen were injured, with four in critical condition. Firefighters kept digging through rubble for people who may be trapped. The building stood at the edge of a lot where a one-story building had been torn down for construction. Some reports said a worker was missing. The cause was not yet known.
Why it matters
The collapse raises questions about construction safety next to demolition sites in a dense city.
Background
Flatbush is a residential area of Brooklyn. Officials had not announced a cause. Building collapses near construction sites are usually investigated by city inspectors.
The story so far
- Brooklyn building collapse kills at least two, traps others
- Brooklyn building collapse kills at least two
Sources
- The Guardian ↗Nov 11, 8:51 PM ET
- BBC News ↗Nov 11, 9:33 PM ET
- CBC News ↗Nov 11, 6:42 PM ET
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