Eight killed and 17 injured following building collapse in New York

Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed the news in a statement.

The buidling collapsed on Wednesday afternoon, leading to a major rescue operation at the site.

Mamdani confirmed the news in a statement on X today.

He wrote: "Rescue workers have spent the night searching the site of yesterday’s building collapse, working under extremely dangerous conditions to find and save anyone who may still be trapped.

"I am heartbroken that eight New Yorkers have now lost their lives and at least 17 have been injured, including three firefighters. There are no words for a loss of this magnitude.

"My heart is with the families and loved ones of those we have lost, those who are injured and everyone grieving today. Rescue operations are ongoing.

"Please stay clear of the area and keep those affected, and our first responders risking their lives in these efforts, in your thoughts.

"If you are unable to reach someone you believe may have been affected by the collapse, please call 311. If you are outside New York City, call 212-639-9675."

Videos have been circulating online of the site where the building collapsed.