On Wednesday, November 11, a three-story building at Flatbush and Bedford avenues in Brooklyn collapsed into a construction site next door. Eight people were killed — including two children and two construction workers — and 18 others were injured, including four firefighters.
Today we go through what we know so far: what happened, the nearly 24-hour rescue effort, and the questions investigators are now asking about the excavation work on the neighboring lot. We’ll also look at past construction-related collapses in New York and what safety rules are supposed to protect nearby buildings.
In this live stream:
• What happened at Flatbush and Bedford
• The rescue and recovery effort
• The construction site next door
• What investigators are looking at
• Past collapses and NYC construction safety
• What happens next
Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and the Flatbush community.
Please keep the chat respectful. We will not speculate about blame before investigators report their findings.
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Sources: FDNY, NYPD, NYC Department of Buildings, Mayor’s Office, ABC News, CBS New York, AP.
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