BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Emergency crews are searching for survivors after a three-story apartment building in Brooklyn collapsed on Thursday, November 12, 2026, according to NPR Topics: National. The collapse has killed at least eight people and injured two dozen others, the outlet reported.
The incident was reported by NPR in a story published at 11:26 AM ET on Thursday. The cause of the collapse has not been disclosed in the available reporting, and authorities have not released the names of the victims or the injured.
The collapse of a residential building in Brooklyn raises immediate questions about structural safety and emergency response in one of New York City's most densely populated boroughs. Rescue operations remained underway as of the reporting, with crews working to locate anyone still trapped in the debris.
The casualty figures — at least eight dead and two dozen injured — mark the collapse as one of the more serious building failures in the city in recent memory. NPR's report did not specify the exact address of the building or the number of residents who were inside at the time.
This is a developing story. Further details on the rescue effort, the identities of those affected, and any official investigation are expected as authorities continue to respond at the scene.
