Building Collapse In Brooklyn Results In 8 Deaths, At Least 17 Hurt

The building that collapsed was occupied by residents at the time. At least eight people have been confirmed deceased.

A building in Brooklyn, New York collapsed Wednesday resulting in the death of several people, and leaving others injured.

The three-story building located along Flatbush Avenue near Bedford Avenue completely collapsed just after 4pm. The side of an adjacent building was torn off in the process, leaving some people trapped.

The building that fully collapsed was occupied by residents at the time. At least eight people have been confirmed deceased and 17 others were injured.

More than 250 firefighters and EMS personnel responded to the site. The cause of the collapse is now under investigation.