Two dead, 17 injured after Flatbush building collapse in Brooklyn

Two dead, 17 injured after Flatbush building collapse in Brooklyn

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City officials confirmed that two people were killed and 17 others injured, including seven children, after a three-story building on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn collapsed. Rescue crews continued searching the site for additional victims. Earlier reports had said one person was dead and the number of injured ranged from nine to twelve, with the New York City Department of Buildings, the NYPD and firefighters dispatched to the scene as the emergency response unfolded.

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1321 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, United States 2625 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, United States

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November 12, 2026
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Two killed, 17 injured after building collapse in Flatbush, Brooklyn
Two killed, 17 injured after building collapse in Flatbush, Brooklyn

ABC7 New York • 12 Nov 02:25

A three-story building on Flatbush Avenue collapsed, killing two people and injuring 17 others, including seven children, as emergency crews continue rescue efforts.

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Brooklyn building collapse kills at least two, dozens injured as rescue effort continues
Brooklyn building collapse kills at least two, dozens injured as rescue effort continues

CNN • 12 Nov 01:59

Two people were confirmed dead and 19 victims, including seven children, have been found after a three-story building in Flatbush collapsed, with officials saying the search will continue for days.

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November 11, 2026
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Two killed and four critically injured in Brooklyn building collapse
Two killed and four critically injured in Brooklyn building collapse

CBC • 11 Nov 23:42

A three-storey building in Flatbush, Brooklyn collapsed on Wednesday, killing two people and leaving four others in critical condition.

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Partial collapse of Brooklyn apartment building leaves one dead and several injured
Partial collapse of Brooklyn apartment building leaves one dead and several injured

Mirror • 11 Nov 22:44

A three-storey apartment building in Flatbush, Brooklyn, partially collapsed on Thursday afternoon, killing one person and injuring multiple others while rescue crews continue to search for those still trapped.

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Partial building collapse in Brooklyn leaves one dead and multiple injured
Partial building collapse in Brooklyn leaves one dead and multiple injured

ABC7 New York • 11 Nov 22:30

A three-story structure on Flatbush Avenue collapsed into a nearby construction site, killing one person and injuring at least nine, with rescue efforts ongoing.

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Building Collapse in Brooklyn Leaves One Dead and Ten Injured
Building Collapse in Brooklyn Leaves One Dead and Ten Injured

CNN • 11 Nov 21:42

A three-story structure in Flatbush, Brooklyn, collapsed on Wednesday afternoon, killing one person and injuring ten others, including four in serious condition.

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Rescue operations intensify after Brooklyn building collapse kills one, injures 12
Rescue operations intensify after Brooklyn building collapse kills one, injures 12

CNN • 11 Nov 21:42

A three-story mixed-use building in Flatbush, Brooklyn, collapsed on Wednesday, leaving at least one dead and 12 injured, prompting a large emergency response.

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