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One person was killed and another critically injured when an elevator collapsed in Mott Haven early Wednesday morning, officials said.

At approximately 8:20 a.m., firefighters responded to a report of an elevator collapse near Bruckner Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue.

Upon their arrival, firefighters discovered that an occupied elevator had fallen into the basement of the building.

Medics removed two patients from the elevator.

The FDNY reported that one person was declared deceased on scene.

EMS transported the second patient to an area hospital in critical condition.

This investigation is ongoing.

Fatal Elevator Collapse in Mott Haven

Police are responding to an unconfirmed report of an elevator collapse.

Firefighters on the scene have confirmed that an elevator collapsed into the basement with people inside.

Firefighters are reporting that one victim sustained fatal injuries and an additional victim is being transported to the hospital in critical condition.

Further Citizen user video shows a fire engine still at the scene.

Firefighters have advised that the elevator has been cleared.