Wed, April 8, 2026 at 11:26 PM UTC
3 taken to hospital after car slams into building in Brooklyn, officials say
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – A car crashed into a building in Brooklyn on Wednesday evening, trapping people inside, authorities said.
First responders received a 911 call at 6:11 p.m. at 5051 Flatbush Ave, near the eastbound entrance of Belt Parkway by Flatbush Avenue and Aviation Road.
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Three people were removed from the scene of the accident and taken to a local hospital. Their current condition is unknown.
Authorities reported significant structural damage.
PIX11 News contacted the New York City Department of Buildings, but they were not immediately available for comment.
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