Two Rescued From Partial Structural Collapse at Demolition Site
439 Lincoln Rd, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn
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Summary
- Firefighters rescued two trapped workers following a collapse at a building that was under demolition in Prospect Lefferts Gardens Friday afternoon.
- Both victims were taken to local hospitals in serious condition, the FDNY said.
- At about 1:12 p.m., authorities responded to a report of a building collapse at 439 Lincoln Rd.
- After assessing the scene, police determined that it was scaffolding that collapsed.
- However, in the latest update from the FDNY, the assistant deputy chief reported that a roof and wall had collapsed on the second floor of the two-story building. He said that crews were continuing to shore up the building.
- The assistant deputy chief added that the building was under demolition.
- Firefighters confirmed that two constructions workers were trapped and that both of them were conscious.
- One victim's leg was reported trapped under the collapsed structure. The nature of the other worker's injury was not clear.
- Video captured by Citizen users showed firefighters on the roof and inside the exposed interior of the building.
Timeline
The second person has been rescued from the collapse and is reported to be in serious condition.
Emergency personnel on the scene advised that the first rescued person has serious injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Firefighters report they have rescued one of the trapped people from the collapsed structure.
As a precaution, utilities to the building have been shut off during the rescue operations.
Contrary to a prior report, a wall and roof of the second floor collapsed into the building, according to an update from firefighters.
Firefighters advise that their rescue efforts for the two trapped people are still ongoing. No further trapped people were reported in their update.
Both people trapped are conscious. Fire units are in the process of rescuing them.
Police report that the building scaffolding is what collapsed.
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The address reported for this incident has changed to 439 Lincoln Rd.
Police advise that two people are trapped.
Additional medics have been requested.
Firefighters confirm that a construction worker has a leg pinned underneath the collapse.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 439 Lincoln Rd.
A tweet from NYC Emergency Management advises that roads will be closed surrounding the area.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 433 Lincoln Rd.
Firefighters have received a report of a construction worker who may be trapped inside the building.
Video from a Citizen user shows police, medics, and firefighters on scene.
A 911 caller reports that the ceiling of the building collapsed.
Firefighters are responding.
Police have received an unconfirmed report of a building that has collapsed.
Incident reported at 396 Lefferts Ave.
The second person has been rescued from the collapse and is reported to be in serious condition.
Emergency personnel on the scene advised that the first rescued person has serious injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Firefighters report they have rescued one of the trapped people from the collapsed structure.
As a precaution, utilities to the building have been shut off during the rescue operations.
Contrary to a prior report, a wall and roof of the second floor collapsed into the building, according to an update from firefighters.
Firefighters advise that their rescue efforts for the two trapped people are still ongoing. No further trapped people were reported in their update.
Both people trapped are conscious. Fire units are in the process of rescuing them.
Police report that the building scaffolding is what collapsed.
Citizen is OnAir.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 439 Lincoln Rd.
Police advise that two people are trapped.
Additional medics have been requested.
Firefighters confirm that a construction worker has a leg pinned underneath the collapse.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 439 Lincoln Rd.
A tweet from NYC Emergency Management advises that roads will be closed surrounding the area.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 433 Lincoln Rd.
Firefighters have received a report of a construction worker who may be trapped inside the building.
Video from a Citizen user shows police, medics, and firefighters on scene.
A 911 caller reports that the ceiling of the building collapsed.
Firefighters are responding.
Police have received an unconfirmed report of a building that has collapsed.
Incident reported at 396 Lefferts Ave.
The second person has been rescued from the collapse and is reported to be in serious condition.
Emergency personnel on the scene advised that the first rescued person has serious injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Firefighters report they have rescued one of the trapped people from the collapsed structure.
As a precaution, utilities to the building have been shut off during the rescue operations.
Contrary to a prior report, a wall and roof of the second floor collapsed into the building, according to an update from firefighters.
Firefighters advise that their rescue efforts for the two trapped people are still ongoing. No further trapped people were reported in their update.
Both people trapped are conscious. Fire units are in the process of rescuing them.
Police report that the building scaffolding is what collapsed.
Citizen is OnAir.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 439 Lincoln Rd.
Police advise that two people are trapped.
Additional medics have been requested.
Firefighters confirm that a construction worker has a leg pinned underneath the collapse.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 439 Lincoln Rd.
A tweet from NYC Emergency Management advises that roads will be closed surrounding the area.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 433 Lincoln Rd.
Firefighters have received a report of a construction worker who may be trapped inside the building.
Video from a Citizen user shows police, medics, and firefighters on scene.
A 911 caller reports that the ceiling of the building collapsed.
Firefighters are responding.
Police have received an unconfirmed report of a building that has collapsed.
Incident reported at 396 Lefferts Ave.
The second person has been rescued from the collapse and is reported to be in serious condition.
Emergency personnel on the scene advised that the first rescued person has serious injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Firefighters report they have rescued one of the trapped people from the collapsed structure.
As a precaution, utilities to the building have been shut off during the rescue operations.
Contrary to a prior report, a wall and roof of the second floor collapsed into the building, according to an update from firefighters.
Firefighters advise that their rescue efforts for the two trapped people are still ongoing. No further trapped people were reported in their update.
Both people trapped are conscious. Fire units are in the process of rescuing them.
Police report that the building scaffolding is what collapsed.
Citizen is OnAir.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 439 Lincoln Rd.
Police advise that two people are trapped.
Additional medics have been requested.
Firefighters confirm that a construction worker has a leg pinned underneath the collapse.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 439 Lincoln Rd.
A tweet from NYC Emergency Management advises that roads will be closed surrounding the area.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 433 Lincoln Rd.
Firefighters have received a report of a construction worker who may be trapped inside the building.
Video from a Citizen user shows police, medics, and firefighters on scene.
A 911 caller reports that the ceiling of the building collapsed.
Firefighters are responding.
Police have received an unconfirmed report of a building that has collapsed.
Incident reported at 396 Lefferts Ave.
The second person has been rescued from the collapse and is reported to be in serious condition.
Emergency personnel on the scene advised that the first rescued person has serious injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Firefighters report they have rescued one of the trapped people from the collapsed structure.
As a precaution, utilities to the building have been shut off during the rescue operations.
Contrary to a prior report, a wall and roof of the second floor collapsed into the building, according to an update from firefighters.
Firefighters advise that their rescue efforts for the two trapped people are still ongoing. No further trapped people were reported in their update.
Both people trapped are conscious. Fire units are in the process of rescuing them.
Police report that the building scaffolding is what collapsed.
Citizen is OnAir.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 439 Lincoln Rd.
Police advise that two people are trapped.
Additional medics have been requested.
Firefighters confirm that a construction worker has a leg pinned underneath the collapse.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 439 Lincoln Rd.
A tweet from NYC Emergency Management advises that roads will be closed surrounding the area.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 433 Lincoln Rd.
Firefighters have received a report of a construction worker who may be trapped inside the building.
Video from a Citizen user shows police, medics, and firefighters on scene.
A 911 caller reports that the ceiling of the building collapsed.
Firefighters are responding.
Police have received an unconfirmed report of a building that has collapsed.
Incident reported at 396 Lefferts Ave.
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Building them shits up too fast
They be building these buildings anywhere and don't take precautions. Hope they ok.
OSHA is going to have a field day. No Site Safety, heads will roll.
It's only 2 stories so it's not considered a major building. The construction superintendent is who is on the hook for that site
Prayers 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Building them shits up too fast
They be building these buildings anywhere and don't take precautions. Hope they ok.
OSHA is going to have a field day. No Site Safety, heads will roll.
It's only 2 stories so it's not considered a major building. The construction superintendent is who is on the hook for that site
Prayers 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Building them shits up too fast
They be building these buildings anywhere and don't take precautions. Hope they ok.
OSHA is going to have a field day. No Site Safety, heads will roll.
It's only 2 stories so it's not considered a major building. The construction superintendent is who is on the hook for that site
Prayers 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Building them shits up too fast
They be building these buildings anywhere and don't take precautions. Hope they ok.
OSHA is going to have a field day. No Site Safety, heads will roll.
It's only 2 stories so it's not considered a major building. The construction superintendent is who is on the hook for that site
Prayers 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Building them shits up too fast
They be building these buildings anywhere and don't take precautions. Hope they ok.
OSHA is going to have a field day. No Site Safety, heads will roll.
It's only 2 stories so it's not considered a major building. The construction superintendent is who is on the hook for that site
Prayers 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽