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Construction Worker Rescued After Collapse Buried Him Beneath Rubble

659 Flushing Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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According to an update by firefighters, the man suffered serious, but not life-threatening injuries.

The man was transported to an area hospital, according to firefighters.

The worker was initially up to his waist in rubble, though firefighters report he is now up to his knees in the rubble.

Citizen user @gonzvar01 shows firefighters operating at the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 659 Flushing Ave.

According to an update by firefighters, the man suffered serious, but not life-threatening injuries.

The man was transported to an area hospital, according to firefighters.

The worker was initially up to his waist in rubble, though firefighters report he is now up to his knees in the rubble.

Citizen user @gonzvar01 shows firefighters operating at the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 659 Flushing Ave.

According to an update by firefighters, the man suffered serious, but not life-threatening injuries.

The man was transported to an area hospital, according to firefighters.

The worker was initially up to his waist in rubble, though firefighters report he is now up to his knees in the rubble.

Citizen user @gonzvar01 shows firefighters operating at the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 659 Flushing Ave.

According to an update by firefighters, the man suffered serious, but not life-threatening injuries.

The man was transported to an area hospital, according to firefighters.

The worker was initially up to his waist in rubble, though firefighters report he is now up to his knees in the rubble.

Citizen user @gonzvar01 shows firefighters operating at the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 659 Flushing Ave.

According to an update by firefighters, the man suffered serious, but not life-threatening injuries.

The man was transported to an area hospital, according to firefighters.

The worker was initially up to his waist in rubble, though firefighters report he is now up to his knees in the rubble.

Citizen user @gonzvar01 shows firefighters operating at the scene.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 659 Flushing Ave.

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Brooklyn FDNY · Jul 18, 10:40AM · 0:31
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Comments30

LordjesuschristJul 18 at 11:40 AM

I have much respect for the firefighters always do a great job. God bless them and keep them safe.

FKONTEJul 18 at 11:49 AM

Thank you FDNY and NYPD THIS CITY IS NOTHING WITHOUT YOU

BKoverwatch99Jul 18 at 12:31 PM

Really? I'll see if I can shut down DSNY for a month. Talk to me then lol

BedStySiStarJul 18 at 10:52 AM

Glad he's ok..now stop over building, ENOUGH already

WhitePlainsUser116450014Jul 18 at 4:21 PM

@Bynite and put thousands of workers out of work? Sounds smart

cstylzJul 18 at 12:05 PM

Thank God they rescued him Thanks FDNY

LordjesuschristJul 18 at 11:40 AM

I have much respect for the firefighters always do a great job. God bless them and keep them safe.

FKONTEJul 18 at 11:49 AM

Thank you FDNY and NYPD THIS CITY IS NOTHING WITHOUT YOU

BKoverwatch99Jul 18 at 12:31 PM

Really? I'll see if I can shut down DSNY for a month. Talk to me then lol

BedStySiStarJul 18 at 10:52 AM

Glad he's ok..now stop over building, ENOUGH already

WhitePlainsUser116450014Jul 18 at 4:21 PM

@Bynite and put thousands of workers out of work? Sounds smart

cstylzJul 18 at 12:05 PM

Thank God they rescued him Thanks FDNY

LordjesuschristJul 18 at 11:40 AM

I have much respect for the firefighters always do a great job. God bless them and keep them safe.

FKONTEJul 18 at 11:49 AM

Thank you FDNY and NYPD THIS CITY IS NOTHING WITHOUT YOU

BKoverwatch99Jul 18 at 12:31 PM

Really? I'll see if I can shut down DSNY for a month. Talk to me then lol

BedStySiStarJul 18 at 10:52 AM

Glad he's ok..now stop over building, ENOUGH already

WhitePlainsUser116450014Jul 18 at 4:21 PM

@Bynite and put thousands of workers out of work? Sounds smart

cstylzJul 18 at 12:05 PM

Thank God they rescued him Thanks FDNY

LordjesuschristJul 18 at 11:40 AM

I have much respect for the firefighters always do a great job. God bless them and keep them safe.

FKONTEJul 18 at 11:49 AM

Thank you FDNY and NYPD THIS CITY IS NOTHING WITHOUT YOU

BKoverwatch99Jul 18 at 12:31 PM

Really? I'll see if I can shut down DSNY for a month. Talk to me then lol

BedStySiStarJul 18 at 10:52 AM

Glad he's ok..now stop over building, ENOUGH already

WhitePlainsUser116450014Jul 18 at 4:21 PM

@Bynite and put thousands of workers out of work? Sounds smart

cstylzJul 18 at 12:05 PM

Thank God they rescued him Thanks FDNY

LordjesuschristJul 18 at 11:40 AM

I have much respect for the firefighters always do a great job. God bless them and keep them safe.

FKONTEJul 18 at 11:49 AM

Thank you FDNY and NYPD THIS CITY IS NOTHING WITHOUT YOU

BKoverwatch99Jul 18 at 12:31 PM

Really? I'll see if I can shut down DSNY for a month. Talk to me then lol

BedStySiStarJul 18 at 10:52 AM

Glad he's ok..now stop over building, ENOUGH already

WhitePlainsUser116450014Jul 18 at 4:21 PM

@Bynite and put thousands of workers out of work? Sounds smart

cstylzJul 18 at 12:05 PM

Thank God they rescued him Thanks FDNY

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