Live Coverage: At least 8 dead in Brooklyn building collapse, as search for survivors continues
The search for survivors continues at the site of Wednesday's devastating building collapse in Brooklyn, New York, where the death toll climbed Thursday morning.
- The FDNY announced Thursday that at least eight people have died. Six were dead on scene and two more died at the hospital.
- The three-story, mixed-use building on Flatbush Avenue collapsed just after 4 p.m. Wednesday.
- Rescue crews have been on scene since the collapse, searching the rubble for any further victims.
- At the time of the collapse, excavation work was being done on a neighboring property.
Archbishop Hicks asks for prayers after collapse
"My prayers are with all those affected by the tragic building collapse in Brooklyn. I entrust those who lost their lives to the Lord's loving mercy, and I pray for their families and friends. I ask all the faithful to join me in praying for healing and strength for those who were injured," New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks said. "I am grateful to the first responders and emergency personnel whose courage and dedication bring assistance in these moments, and I pray for their safety as they continue their work.
"May the Lord, who is close to the brokenhearted, console those who more and sustain our community in the days ahead."
Officials shut down water mains, impacting 100 buildings
The Department of Environmental Protection shut down city water mains so emergency crews can continue search and rescue operations.
Officials said about 100 buildings are being impacted.
Pregnant woman rescued from rubble
As rescue crews dug through the rubble of the collapsed building Wednesday evening, a man waited nearby for word on his pregnant wife.
About two hours after the collapse, around 6:15 p.m., firefighters were seen talking to a woman in the debris pile who was covered in dust.
Within minutes, the woman was lifted from the rubble, put on a stretcher and covered with a blanket. She was conscious and talking to rescuers.
After being shown video of the woman's rescue, the man waiting nearby confirmed to CBS News New York that it was his wife.
"She is alive. She is still alive. I'm very happy," he said.
Mayor Mamdani hails first responders for high-risk operations
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani praised first responders for working through the night under dangerous conditions to look for survivors.
"I am heartbroken that eight New Yorkers have now lost their lives and at least 17 have been injured, including three firefighters. There are no words for a loss of this magnitude," he said in part on social media Thursday.
The mayor asked residents to stay clear of the area. Those who are unable to reach someone who may have been affected by the collapse should call 311. Those outside the city should call 212-639-9675.
Pictures show first responders searching for survivors
Pictures from the scene show the aftermath of the building collapse and the damage to the neighboring building.
