Brooklyn Building Collapse Kills 8, Injures 17 As Rescuers Search for Survivors

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Nov 12, 2026 · 3:57 PM UTC · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 4 views

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Just after 4 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, a building in Brooklyn's Flatbush neighborhood completely collapsed, while an adjacent three-story apartment building partially collapsed. Eight people have been confirmed dead and at least 17 injured. Rescue operations are ongoing. CBS News has photos showing one side of the second building torn away, exposing the interiors of several apartments.

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▪ Brooklyn building collapse kills at least 8 and injures 17 as search continues — The Guardian — US
▪ New York City building collapse kills several people — BBC News
▪ New York building collapse kills one person and injures 12 — BBC News — World

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