One dead, 12 injured in partial building collapse in Brooklyn

Four people were critically injured after a building partially collapsed into a construction site in Brooklyn, as firefighters continued searching the rubble for possible victims.

One person was killed, and 12 others were injured when a three-story building partially collapsed in Flatbush, Brooklyn, on Wednesday, ABC News reported.

At least six people are in critical condition, while six others sustained minor injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals, officials said.

Firefighters pulled a woman from the rubble of the collapse just after 6:30 p.m., as rescuers continued searching the rubble for anyone who might still be trapped, officials said.

According to the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), the collapse occurred shortly after 4 p.m., when part of the building fell into an open construction site.

NYC's Department of Buildings said its inspectors "are on scene at a major building collapse near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn assisting with recovery operations and conducting structural stability inspections of nearby buildings," in a post on X/Twitter.

The New York Police Department (NYPD) urged the public to avoid the surrounding area, warning of street closures and traffic delays.

'Heartbreaking' images from building collapse

In a statement, New York City Council Member Farah Louis, who represents Flatbush, called the images from the site "heartbreaking," ABC News reported.

"We are devastated to learn that at least one life has been lost, with multiple people reported trapped and several injured as emergency personnel work urgently to reach everyone in the rubble," Louis said.

"My immediate priority is the safety of everyone impacted, and my team is actively working to reach affected families to connect them with critical information and support during this frightening time," the statement continued.