A deadly building collapse rocks Brooklyn, New York, leaving at least two people dead and 17 others injured. A three-storey structure collapses into an adjacent excavation site in the Flatbush neighbourhood, while a neighbouring building also suffers major damage. Seven children are among the injured, according to fire department officials. Four victims remain in critical condition as firefighters and search-and-rescue teams race to locate anyone potentially trapped beneath the rubble. Rescue dogs have joined the operation as authorities investigate what triggered the devastating collapse. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has urged residents to avoid the area as emergency crews continue their search.
