Brooklyn building collapse death toll rises to 8 as rescuers search for survivors
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
A three-story building collapsed beside a construction site in Brooklyn on Wednesday, killing at least eight people and injuring at least 17. Emergency crews continued searching the rubble for survivors Thursday, while officials investigated what caused the collapse.Key Facts
- At least eight people died in the collapse, with the deaths confirmed by Thursday.
- At least 17 people were injured, including three firefighters.
- Authorities said at least seven children were among those injured or killed.
- The building collapsed while construction workers were digging at a neighboring lot.
- Officials had not determined the cause of the collapse.
- Rescuers pulled survivors from the rubble, including a pregnant woman.
- Hundreds of firefighters and police officers searched the site overnight with rescue dogs and heavy equipment.
- Fire officials warned that forecast heavy rain could hinder rescue operations.
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