New York building collapse kills one person and injures 12

New York building collapse kills one person and injures 12

Rescuers are searching for people who may be trapped under the rubble of the three-story building in Brooklyn.

Aerial video shows dozens of first responders scouring debris at the site of a collapsed three-storey building in the Flatbush neighbourhood of Brooklyn, New York. Rescuers are searching for people trapped under the rubble, according to the New York City Fire Department (FDNY).

At least one person died and ten others were injured, according to the BBC's US partner, CBS News.

Footage from the ground also shows exposed bedrooms and stairwells in a neighbouring building following the collapse.

In brief

Aerial video shows dozens of first responders scouring debris at the site of a collapsed three-storey building in the Flatbush neighbourhood of Brooklyn, New York. Rescuers are searching for people trapped under the rubble, according to the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). Footage from the ground also shows exposed bedrooms and stairwells in a neighbouring building following the collapse.

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