Pregnant Woman Rescued Alive From Brooklyn Building Collapse

The woman’s husband had been searching for her near the collapse site after the three-story building came down shortly after 4 p.m. He was moved away from emergency crews as they worked, and stood outside seeking news of his pregnant wife. “I've heard nothing. She's inside the building. She's pregnant,” he told police and reporters.

At about 6:30 p.m., rescuers brought the woman out on a stretcher and transported her to hospital in an ambulance. Once told she had survived, her husband embraced another person and thanked those involved in the rescue.

The building at 1321 Flatbush Avenue fell onto an adjacent construction project at 2625 Bedford Avenue. The incident also damaged a nearby building, though it remained standing. Rescue crews searched the debris for hours, using hand tools and dogs to look for survivors.

Officials said at least two people died and 17 were injured. Four injured people were in critical condition, 12 were stable, and a firefighter received care for less serious wounds. Seven children also received care.

More than 250 firefighters and emergency personnel responded. The collapse’s cause remained under investigation, and rescue operations were ongoing.