Eight people died after a three-story residential building collapsed in Brooklyn on Wednesday afternoon following an excavation accident.
The collapse occurred on a neighboring construction site where developers planned to build a nine-schod-story residential building, according to information from information.tv5monde.com. Two children were among the dead, and the oldest victim was 31 years old.
Emergency responders and firefighters searched the site for more than 24 hours using drones and trained dogs. A dozen other people sustained injuries in the disaster.
New York state Attorney General Letitia James addressed the media following the incident.
“The families of the quartier deserve answers on the causes of this collapse.”
said Letitia James, New York State Attorney General, adding that she trusts investigators to establish the facts so responsible parties face accountability.
The Brooklyn district attorney opened a criminal investigation into the incident. Investigators are currently focusing their attention on the adjacent excavation work.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin also spoke to reporters regarding the structural failure.
“It’s an indescribable, appalling tragedy, and we must rise to this moment.”
said Julie Menin, New York City Council President, announcing plans to strengthen construction standards and regulations across the city.
| Incident Detail | Recorded Fact |
|---|---|
| Location | Brooklyn, New York |
| Date of Collapse | Wednesday afternoon (November 12, 2026) |
| Injuries | A dozen people |
| Planned Construction | Nine-story building on adjacent site |
Authorities promised a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the structural failure. The inquiry remains in its early stages as officials examine the excavation site.
Earlier coverage: Eight People Die and Seventeen Injured in Brooklyn Building Collapse
