# Brooklyn Building Collapse: 8 Dead, 17 Injured

> Eight people died and 17 were injured in a Brooklyn building collapse that occurred just after 4 p.m. Wednesday.
- Title: Brooklyn Building Collapse: 8 Dead, 17 Injured · ABC7 New York
- Summary: Eight people died and 17 were injured in a Brooklyn building collapse that occurred just after 4 p.m. Wednesday.
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/flatbush-brooklyn-building-collapse-leaves-2-dead-17-injured-search-continues/20035354
- Published: 2026-11-12T09:35:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: flatbush brooklyn, building collapse, construction workers, injured children, fdny, nypd, emergency assistance, news, local
## Building Collapse
Eight people died and 17 were injured in a Brooklyn building collapse that occurred just after 4 p.m. Wednesday.
## Rescue Efforts
First responders worked around the clock to locate people trapped in the debris after the collapse.
## Victims
Six victims died at the scene and two others died overnight at the hospital, with at least four in critical condition.
## Children Among Injured
At least seven of the 17 injured were children, including a pregnant woman pulled from rubble.
## Collapse Details
The collapse happened at 1321 Flatbush Ave. just after 4 p.m. Wednesday when a three-story building fell into an open construction site.
## Adjacent Building Damage
Part of the neighboring building at 1323 Flatbush Ave. was damaged, with an exterior wall sheared away.
## Search Continues
Rescue workers used Con Edison vacuums to clear debris while avoiding additional collapses.
## Key takeaway

A three-story Brooklyn building collapsed Wednesday evening, killing eight people and injuring 17, including at least seven children.