Increases to eight deaths in New York. “There are no words”

Sit ubiquitated to eight the number of deaths following the collapse of a three-story building in the Flatbush district of Brooklyn New York. Six of the deaths were confirmed at the scene, while the remaining two occurred at the hospital during the night.

The information was advanced by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who realized that eight people died in the collapse of the building and that another 17 were injured, including three firefighters.

“ Rescue teams spent the night scouring the site of the building collapse, working in extremely dangerous conditions to find and save anyone who might still be in prison. I am deeply saddened that eight New Yorkers lost their lives and that at least 17 were injured, including three firefighters,” wrote the mayor on social networks.

Mamdani also pointed out that “there are no words to describe a loss of this magnitude”, and that his “heart is with the families and loved ones of those we have lost, with the wounded and with all those who are grieving today”.

“ Rescue operations are ongoing. Please stay away from the area and have people affected in your thoughts, as well as our rescuers, who risk their lives in these works ", appealed.

Rescue workers have spent the night searching the site of yesterday’s building collapse, working under extreme damage conditions to find and save any who may still be trapped. I am heartbroken that eight New Yorkers have now lost their lives and at least 17 have been injured, including three firefighters. There are no words for a loss of this magnitude. My heart is with the families and loved ones of those we have lost, those who are injured and everyone grieving today. Rescue operations are ongoing. Please stay clear of the area and keep these affected, and our first responds by laughing their lives in these efforts. If you are unable to reach someone you believe may have been affected by the collar, please call 311. If you are outside New York City, call 212-639-9675

— Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) November 12, 2026

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