Brooklyn building collapses, killing 1 and injuring many

A four-story Brooklyn building collapsed Wednesday, killing at least one person and injuring at least 19. The property, at 1321 Flatbush Avenue, collapsed around 4:30 p.m., colliding with an adjacent building, according to the New York Times, and fell into a hole caused by building construction next door. Many people were reportedly trapped in the rubble. As of 8 p.m., the FDNY said rescuers were still pulling people out, and not all residents had been accounted for. One person was pronounced dead, four people were rushed to the hospital with critical injuries and others suffered minor injuries, per the Times.  […]

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