BySARAH MOSKOWITZ
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One person was killed, and 12 others were injured when a three-story building partially collapsed in Flatbush, Brooklyn, on Wednesday, ABC News reported.

At least six people are in critical condition, while six others sustained minor injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals, officials said.

Firefighters pulled a woman from the rubble of the collapse just after 6:30 p.m., as rescuers continued searching the rubble for anyone who might still be trapped, officials said.

According to the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), the collapse occurred shortly after 4 p.m., when part of the building fell into an open construction site.

NYC's Department of Buildings said its inspectors "are on scene at a major building collapse near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn assisting with recovery operations and conducting structural stability inspections of nearby buildings," in a post on X/Twitter.

Emergency personnel work at the scene of a partial building collapse where, according to local reports, people are trapped in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, US, November 11, 2026.
Emergency personnel work at the scene of a partial building collapse where, according to local reports, people are trapped in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, US, November 11, 2026. (credit: REUTERS/Angelina Katsanis)

The New York Police Department (NYPD) urged the public to avoid the surrounding area, warning of street closures and traffic delays.

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul sends condolences to family of victim

New York Governor Kathy Hochul responded to the collapse in a post on X. "My heart breaks for the family who lost a loved one in today’s building collapse in Brooklyn."

She added, "I’m keeping them in my thoughts and praying for everyone affected. My administration has reached out and offered its full support as authorities investigate what happened."

In a statement, New York City Council Member Farah Louis, who represents Flatbush, called the images from the site "heartbreaking," ABC News reported.

"We are devastated to learn that at least one life has been lost, with multiple people reported trapped and several injured as emergency personnel work urgently to reach everyone in the rubble," Louis said.

"My immediate priority is the safety of everyone impacted, and my team is actively working to reach affected families to connect them with critical information and support during this frightening time," the statement continued.

This is a developing story.