A three-story building in Brooklyn collapsed Wednesday afternoon, leaving people trapped beneath a massive pile of rubble as firefighters rushed to the scene and launched an urgent rescue operation.
The collapse happened around 4 p.m. on Flatbush Avenue in the Flatbush neighborhood of south Brooklyn, according to the New York City Fire Department.
“FDNY units are currently operating at a building collapse on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn,” the department said in a statement.
At least two people were being evaluated following the collapse, while emergency crews continued searching the debris for anyone else who might be trapped inside.
Dramatic video from the scene shows firefighters pulling a victim from beneath a mountain of debris before placing them on a stretcher and carrying them away.
Rescue crews also deployed drones to help search the wreckage. As daylight faded, firefighters could be seen using flashlights to continue their efforts.
The cause of the collapse and the full extent of the injuries were not immediately known.
More on the report in the video below:
First responders are on the scene of a reported partial building collapse in Brooklyn with people trapped, according to FDNY officials.
The FDNY says it happened just after 4 p.m. at an apartment building located at 2625 Bedford Ave. between Newkirk and Flatbush avenues. https://t.co/xISwi64ySi
— Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) November 11, 2026
