Building collapse on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, NYC.
\n\nA partial building collapse in Flatbush, Brooklyn, has left at least one person dead and at least nine others injured, as firefighters continue efforts to remove one person who remains trapped in the rubble, according to officials.
\n\nThe FDNY says the collapse happened just after 4 PM Wednesday, when a three-story building at 1321 Flatbush Ave. collapsed into an open construction site at 2625 Bedford Ave. The incident occurred near Bedford and Flatbush Avenues. Officials described it as a “major technical rescue response.”
\n\nOne person was pronounced dead at the scene. At least nine others were injured, including at least two who are in critical condition. One person is still trapped under the rubble and is communicating with first responders, according to officials.
\n\nAn FDNY spokesperson said the call came in for the partial collapse with people trapped inside. Earlier reports said two workers were trapped. Citizen video shows the inside of what appear to be apartment units completely exposed to the outdoors, from the roof to the first level.
\n\nCity records show there has recently been construction work happening at that address. It is unclear if that work has anything to…
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