2 children and 2 construction workers among the fatal victims of New York collapse

The building collapse in Brooklyn, New York, resulted in eight fatalities, including two children and two construction workers. Mayor Zohran Mamdani described the incident as devastating, with 18 injuries reported, including four firefighters. Rescue efforts are ongoing, but the number of missing persons remains unclear. The three-story building housed a store on the ground floor and apartments above. The site was adjacent to an open construction area where disturbances had been reported earlier. Investigations into the construction companies involved are underway, following previous inquiries at other sites.