Deadly Brooklyn Building Collapse Sparks Overnight Search for Survivors

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Deadly Brooklyn Building Collapse Sparks Overnight Search for Survivors

NEW YORK CITY — Emergency crews searched through rubble overnight after a three-story building collapsed in Brooklyn Wednesday afternoon, killing at least four people and injuring more than a dozen others, according to ABC News’ Thursday morning report.

The building near Flatbush and Bedford avenues fell into an adjoining construction site where excavation was underway. Rescuers faced unstable debris as they worked to locate anyone still trapped.

Among those rescued was a pregnant woman pulled alive from the wreckage Wednesday evening and taken for medical treatment, according to WABC.

City building inspectors checked neighboring structures as authorities investigated the cause. Officials urged people to avoid the area while emergency operations continued.

Developing story: Casualty figures and other details may change as officials release updates.