Excavation Was Taking Place Next to Building in Brooklyn That Collapsed

Developing story first seen 42 minutes ago

New York Times · 42 minutes ago

New details confirm that excavation and foundation work was under way next to the Flatbush apartment building when it collapsed, killing eight people. New York City officials have issued a full stop-work order and are investigating the cause, while engineers inspect nearby buildings for stability.

The construction site had an active permit for excavation and foundation work. Plans for a three-storey building had been approved, and developers had also submitted plans for a nine-storey building. In March, officials halted demolition because protections for neighbouring properties were inadequate; the order was lifted in August after the project team addressed the violations.

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In short

Excavation was taking place beside the building when it collapsed.
Eight people were killed in the collapse.
Officials halted work and launched an investigation.

How this story developed

18 minutes ago A Brooklyn apartment building in Flatbush collapsed onto an adjoining construction site, killing eight people. Excavation was under way in the open pit when it happened, and city officials have halted work and opened an investigation into the cause.
22 minutes ago New details confirm that excavation and foundation work was under way next to the Flatbush apartment building when it collapsed, killing eight people. New York City officials have issued a full stop-work order and are investigating the cause, while engineers inspect nearby buildings for stability.