Rescuers are searching for survivors after a three-storey building collapsed in the Flatbush neighbourhood of Brooklyn, New York City.
The incident resulted in two fatalities and at least -17 people were injured, officials said. Among those hurt are seven children.
Collapse Details
Footage from the ground shows exposed bedrooms and stairwells in an adjacent structure, indicating that part of the area was affected by the event. However, there is no confirmed information about what caused the structural failure.
Response and Status
NY City emergency services have deployed to the site. No official statement has been released explaining how or why the building collapsed. The cause remains under investigation.
The BBC News report confirms the death toll as two people and lists 17 injuries, including children. There are currently no verified sources confirming a third fatality reported elsewhere.