NYC building collapse: People feared trapped after three-storey structure partially collapses in Brooklyn

A mixed-use three-storey building partially collapsed in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn, New York, on Wednesday afternoon, November 11. The collapse happened near Bedford and Flatbush Avenues, according to PIX11.A partial building collapse in Brooklyn brought emergency crews to the scene Wednesday afternoon.Video shared by Citizen showed the inside of what appeared to be apartment units exposed to the outdoors, from the roof down to the first floor.Watch the video here.Fire Department of New York (FDNY) crews were seen at the scene around 4 p.m. working to contain the situation. Officials had not confirmed any injuries or identified what caused the collapse.People reportedly trapped after Brooklyn building collapseEmergency crews are responding to a reported partial building collapse at an apartment building in Brooklyn, with people reportedly trapped inside, according to FDNY officials cited by ABC7 New York.Also Read: NJ Old Bridge fire update: What’s burning on Peach Lane? Partial building collapse reportedThe incident occurred shortly after 4 pm Wednesday at 2625 Bedford Avenue, between Newkirk and Flatbush avenues.Aerial footage from NewsCopter 7 appeared to show several rooms inside the building exposed after part of the structure gave way.First responders were at the scene as emergency crews worked to assess the situation. Further details about the number of people trapped, possible injuries and the cause of the collapse were not immediately available.NYPD issues traffic advisoryThe New York Police Department has urged people to avoid the area around Bedford Avenue and Flatbush Avenue following the collapse.In a post on X, the NYPD warned that street closures and traffic delays are expected and advised motorists to take alternate routes.