New York City emergency workers found multiple people dead and over a dozen injured, as they continued to search for survivors following a building collapse Wednesday evening.

Calls to 911 began at 4:01 pm and firefighters arrived within one minute at the scene of the collapse in Brooklyn’s Flatbush neighborhood.

“At least eight people were killed and 17 others were injured as of Thursday morning, according to the FDNY. Six people were found dead at the scene, and two died at the hospital,” CBS News reported.

Seven children were among the victims, with four patients in critical condition; 12 are in stable condition. A firefighter also suffered minor injuries during the rescue, according to Fox News Digital.

“I am heartbroken to share that at this time, at least two New Yorkers have passed away,” New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said at a news conference. Authorities did not disclose the ages of the children nor give specifics on the two fatalities.

BREAKING: At least 2 people have been confirmed dead and 19 others injured, some critically, after a building collapsed in Brooklyn. A firefighter also suffered minor injuries.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani calls for prayers for the victims and their loved ones.

Tune in to Fox News Channel for live updates.

— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 12, 2026

Harrowing footage circulated on X that showed the devastation.

Bystanders watch as people climb out of rubble, assisted by rescue crews, after a building collapsed in Brooklyn, New York.

At least two people are dead and over a dozen others are injured, according to New York City authorities. https://t.co/j5NVr646et

— ABC News (@ABC) November 12, 2026

A man who was in distress at the site of the Brooklyn building collapse on Wednesday got emotional upon finding out that his pregnant wife had been rescued from the rubble.

At least two people were killed and 17 others injured in the collapse. https://t.co/sKsFnGuA6h

— CBS News (@CBSNews) November 12, 2026

FDNY Chief of Department John Esposito called the scene an “extremely dangerous operation for all of our people,” and warned of a second collapse.

“It’s a very unstable situation,” he continued, according to Fox. “The adjoining building that remains partially intact is always a danger. Our main concern is the secondary collapse.”

Emergency crews are expected to remain at the scene for several days.

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