People Reported Trapped After Partial Building Collapse in Brooklyn

A partial building collapse was reported at an apartment building at 2625 Bedford Avenue in Flatbush, Brooklyn, just after 4 p.m. on November 11, the FDNY said. The building is between Newkirk and Flatbush avenues.

The department said people were reported trapped. A major technical rescue operation was underway at the scene.

Images from above showed the collapse had exposed rooms inside the building. Officials had not released further details about the incident, and whether anyone was injured was unclear.

Drivers were urged to avoid the area and expect road closures and traffic delays while crews responded.