At least eight people have died and 19 others have been injured following a building collapse in Brooklyn, New York City. Four of the injured are reported to be in critical condition.
New York City official Zohran Mamdani shared this information in a post on the social media platform X. He stated that rescue operations are currently underway at the site and urged residents to stay away from the area.
Mamdani noted that three firefighters are among those injured. Expressing deep sorrow over the loss of life, he remarked that there are no words to adequately convey the grief caused by such a tragedy. He extended his deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased, as well as to those who were injured.
The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) reported that four of the 19 injured individuals were transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Five others sustained serious injuries, while 10 people suffered minor injuries; all have been taken to hospitals.
According to a BBC report, the entire front section of the building has collapsed. Police have closed off several roads surrounding the site, while fire department personnel continue to conduct rescue operations.
