Building collapse in Brooklyn: at least 5 injured as rescue efforts continue

FLATBUSH, Brooklyn (WABC) — At least five people were injured, one seriously, after a building in Flatbush, Brooklyn, partially collapsed on Wednesday, authorities said.

This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

The FDNY says it happened shortly after 4 p.m., after a three-story building at 1321 Flatbush Ave. collapsed at an open construction site at 2625 Bedford Ave.

NewsCopter 7 flew over the location which appeared to show the partial collapse completely exposing rooms inside the building.

FDNY officials say four construction workers were injured and at least one is in critical condition.

Search efforts continue to find other individuals who may be trapped.

Operations continue.

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