A three‑storey building collapsed in Brooklyn, New York, on Thursday, killing at least two people and injuring several others.
The collapse occurred in the borough of Brooklyn, one of the five administrative divisions of New York City. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, but the exact number of casualties remains uncertain as authorities continue to search for survivors.
Brooklyn has experienced a number of building incidents in recent years, prompting ongoing discussions about construction safety and building inspections. The incident adds to the list of recent structural failures that have raised concerns among residents and city officials.
Investigators are working to determine the cause of the collapse, but no definitive explanation has yet been released. The incident has prompted calls for a thorough review of the building’s maintenance and compliance records.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>