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2 dead, at least 17 hurt in New York City building collapse, authorities say
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- A four-unit apartment building in Brooklyn's Flatbush neighborhood collapsed around 4 p.m., resulting in two deaths and at least 17 injuries, including seven children and a firefighter, according to the FDNY.
- Firefighters conducted a search through the rubble for several hours, rescuing trapped individuals and continuing operations expected to last several days due to the fragile conditions.
- Among the deceased was Jose Luis Caguana, a 26-year-old construction worker and immigrant from Ecuador, leaving behind a pregnant wife and a young child.
- The cause of the collapse remains unknown, and the FDNY has not confirmed whether all occupants have been accounted for, indicating the number of victims could rise.
- The building dated back to 1930, was three stories tall with a business on the ground floor, and was located adjacent to an active excavation site following the demolition of a neighboring structure.
