(Adnkronos) – “I joined the New York City Fire and Rescue Department and emergency teams at the scene of today’s tragic building collapse on Flatbush Avenue. Two of our neighbors lost their lives, and at least 17 others were injured, including a firefighter. My heart goes out to the families and loved ones mourning those we lost. I also wish a full and speedy recovery to all those who were injured. This was a government-wide response. I want to thank the first responders who arrived in less than a minute and spent hours working in dangerous and highly technical conditions to save New Yorkers. Their courage and dedication are extraordinary.” New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani wrote on X.
The 3-story building built in 1930 collapsed around 4 PM yesterday in the Flatbush neighborhood, in central Brooklyn. Over 250 firefighters and emergency medical personnel were on site. Drones were also used to search for any missing persons among the rubble.
