From The Boston Globe · · 1m 10s
Brooklyn Building Collapse Kills 8, Including 2 Children
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says Brooklyn building collapse killed 8, including 2 children.
In brief
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says Brooklyn building collapse killed 8, including 2 children. A Brooklyn apartment building collapsed on November 12, 2026, killing at least 8 people including 2 children. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Brooklyn Building Collapse
A three-story Brooklyn apartment building collapsed on November 12, 2026, killing at least eight people.
Two Children Among Dead
Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed two of the eight killed were children.
At Least 18 Injured
Emergency workers reported at least 18 injuries, including four firefighters.
Collapse Cause Under Investigation
The cause of the collapse remains under investigation as construction workers dug near the building.
Witness Accounts
James Williams heard loud banging and saw bricks fall before the building collapsed.
“Two minutes later, the building collapsed”
Rescue Efforts
Firefighters and rescue dogs searched through rubble for survivors overnight.
Family Impact
Jose Luis Caguana, a construction worker, died leaving his pregnant wife and young child without support.
“Her husband has passed away; he was the sole provider for the family”
Construction Violations
City inspectors found violations in March and April related to the building's demolition work.
The headline
A Brooklyn apartment building collapsed on November 12, 2026, killing at least 8 people including 2 children.
