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.


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