Three Injured After Four-Story Building Collapses in Brooklyn
A four-story building just collapsed at Fulton Street and Tompkins Ave in Brooklyn, according to multiple reports on Twitter. It’s unclear if anyone was trapped inside, though there are reports of at least one victim.
UPDATE 5:16 pm: Three people reportedly suffered minor injuries from debris.
UPDATE 3:15 pm: According to the FDNY, the building was empty when it collapsed. The condition of the passerby, who was injured by falling debris, isn’t yet known.
UPDATE 3:03 pm: One passerby was reportedly injured in the collapse. It’s unclear if anyone else was hurt.
U/D Brooklyn: 1455 Fulton St 2 alarm transmitted 4 story building collasped @NYPD79Pct calling a level 1, 1 victim. pic.twitter.com/rW4VqC4ezZ
July 14, 2015
Building just collapsed in Brooklyn; Fulton St & Tompkins Ave! Don't know if anyone was inside. pic.twitter.com/22TBfyvJoY
July 14, 2015
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