US: Three-Storey Building Collapses in Brooklyn, One Dead and 10 Injured; Rescue Operation Underway

New York: A three-storey apartment building suddenly collapsed on Wednesday in Brooklyn, New York, USA. At least one person died in this accident, while 10 others are said to be injured. According to the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), a large-scale relief and rescue operation is being carried out after the accident. There is a possibility of people still being trapped under the debris.

How did the accident happen in the three-storey building?

According to the information, this building with four units was built in the year 1930. At around 4 pm on Wednesday evening (local time), the fire department received information about the complete collapse of the building. There was chaos in the surrounding area after the accident. The rescue team immediately reached the spot and started searching for people in the debris.

How is the rescue operation being conducted under the debris?

After the accident, dozens of firefighters and a search dog have been deployed in the rescue operation. Relief workers are removing the debris with the help of buckets so that the people buried under it can be reached. According to Reuters, pictures taken from a drone showed building debris falling into a pit at a nearby construction site. It also included a stove, toilet and a door.

How many people were pulled out alive from the debris?

About two and a half hours after the accident, the rescue team pulled one person out alive from the debris. He was laid on a stretcher and taken to the hospital by ambulance. After this, another person was also taken out safely. One man told a WABC reporter that his six-months-pregnant wife may have been among those rescued. He expressed happiness at getting relief.

How is the condition of the injured?

Initial information from the fire department had said that four people were seriously injured, while six others suffered minor injuries. This figure was released before two people were pulled alive from the debris. According to local media reports, construction workers are also among the injured. At present, rescue teams are continuing the search operation in view of the possibility of someone else being trapped under the debris.