Building Collapse in Brooklyn, New York, Death Toll at 8 Including 2 Children - Bishop Brennan Offers Prayers

A major building collapse occurred in Brooklyn's Flatbush neighborhood on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. [1, 2]

• What Happened. Just after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, a three-story mixed-use building at 1321 Flatbush Avenue collapsed into an adjacent construction excavation site at 2625 Bedford Avenue. [1]
• Casualties. According to ABC7 New York, eight people were killed—including two children and two construction workers—and 18 others were injured. [1]
• Rescue & Investigation. Search and rescue operations continued through Thursday, November 12, before officials confirmed no additional victims remained at the site. The New York City Department of Buildings issued a full stop-work order at the neighboring excavation site, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani ordered safety inspections across roughly 100 construction sites linked to the companies involved. [1, 2]

• Bishop Brennan Offers Prayers Following Tragic Flatbush Building Collapse

  Following a devastating building collapse in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan issued a statement extending his thoughts and prayers to all those affected.

  The tragic incident occurred when a three-story building partially collapsed into an open construction site near Bedford Avenue and Flatbush Avenue. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, working tirelessly around the clock amid the rubble.

  Key Details of the Incident:

  • Casualties: At least eight people were confirmed killed.

  • Injuries: At least 17 individuals sustained injuries, including three firefighters who responded to the scene.

  • Response & Investigation: Local officials, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, expressed grief over the tragedy and announced that the Department of Buildings and law enforcement would spearhead an investigation into the collapse.

  Bishop Brennan specifically highlighted the courage and safety of the firefighters and rescue personnel working in dangerous conditions at the site, offering continued prayers for the victims, their families, and the entire community.