At least 2 killed, 17 hurt in Brooklyn building collapse, officials say
Updated on: November 12, 2026 / 12:17 AM EST / CBS New York
TL;DR
- Two people were killed and 17 others injured in a building collapse in Brooklyn.
- The incident involved the complete collapse of one building and significant damage to an adjacent one.
- Over 250 firefighters and EMS personnel responded to the scene, with rescue operations ongoing.
- Among the injured were seven children; four people were in critical condition.
- A vacant lot next to the collapsed buildings had a prior violation related to demolition work.
- The cause of the collapse is under investigation by multiple city agencies and law enforcement.