Search crews in Brooklyn recovered more victims from the wreckage of a residential structure this week, increasing the number of fatalities reported since Wednesday’s disaster. At least 4 people have now been confirmed dead after the three-story building at 1321 Flatbush Ave. partially collapsed into a construction excavation pit just after 4 p.m. on Nov 11.
The New York City Fire Department reported that 17 others were injured in the collapse, including seven children and one firefighter. While rescue efforts remain active, city records indicate a demolition contractor at the site was cited in April for ignoring a stop-work order during previous demolition work.
