Brooklyn Collapse Claims Eight Lives

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Brooklyn Collapse Claims Eight Lives

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A three‑story building in Flatbush, Brooklyn, collapsed on Wednesday night, killing eight people, including two children. The victims were a nine‑year‑old girl, Nicole Daniela Salvada Rodriguez, and a ten‑year‑old boy, Kevin Santiago Reyes Gonzalez. The first identified victim was construction worker Jose Luis Caguana Cosquillo, twenty‑six, who left behind a child and a pregnant wife. Five other men were also killed: Gabriel Siguencia, twenty‑two; Barry Mamadou, twenty‑three; Edgar Sapon, twenty‑six; Juan Daniel Salvada Guzman, thirty‑one; and Ndiaye Mamadou, thirty‑one. Rescue crews arrived within a minute, and construction workers helped dig survivors out of the rubble. Mayor Zohran Mamdani praised the workers’ heroism, noting that the efforts saved lives.

Published 2026-11-13 04:40:01 UTC · Published by JQJO

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Timeline

On November 11 2026 Eight fatalities confirmed, including two children.

Why it matters

Immediate US impact: Local emergency services mobilized rapidly Possible long-term US impact: Potential review of building safety codes Most affected groups: Construction workers and families of victims Reader priority: Understanding the human toll and rescue efforts

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