Visuals show scope of destruction after Brooklyn building collapse - USA Today
Photos and aerial video footage show the devastating aftermath of the deadly building collapse that has shaken a Brooklyn community and prompted rescue efforts.
The three-story apartment in Flatbush collapsed into an adjacent construction site around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Officials said an investigation into the cause is underway.
Videos show first responders searching through piles of debris for trapped residents.
New York City MayorΒ Zohran MamdaniΒ confirmed on Thursday morning, Nov. 12, that eight people were killed and at least 17 others, including three firefighters, were injured.
Among the victims were at least seven children, though officials did not specify their conditions or ages.
"There are no words for a loss of this magnitude. My heart is with the families and loved ones of those we have lost, those who are injured and everyone grieving today," Mamdani wrote in an X post. "Rescue operations are ongoing. Please stay clear of the area and keep those affected, and our first responders risking their lives in these efforts, in your thoughts."
A local resident who lives near the building described the harrowing moments after the collapse in an interview with CNN.
"You can hear people yelling that were trapped. You can hear people yelling for help," Katie Stevens told the outlet. "That's when you started to hear, I guess, the fire department started using their tools to start cutting metal."
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@usatodayco.com.
