Brooklyn building collapse: Fire crews work to rescue multiple people trapped

Several people are trapped after a partial building collapse in New York City Wednesday afternoon. 

The New York City Fire Department confirmed crews were at the scene on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn and were working to rescue more people. 

Brooklyn building collapse

What we know:

So far, the FDNY are evaluating two people and have confirmed at least five more are tapped inside, according to FOX 5 New York.

Local perspective:

Police are advising people to avoid the area, and are warning commuters to expect street closures and traffic delays.

What we don't know:

What caused the three-story building to partially collapse was not immediately known. 

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