Photo: Ryan Murphy ~ AP
BROOKLYN, N.Y. ~ The collapse of a three-story building in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, has left families grieving as rescue crews continue searching through the wreckage. At least eight people were killed and numerous others were injured after the building gave way Wednesday afternoon, trapping residents and workers beneath tons of debris.
For neighbors, the disaster has become a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly everyday life can turn tragic. Investigators are examining whether excavation work at a nearby construction site played a role in the collapse, though officials have not yet determined a cause.
