Brooklyn building that collapsed and killed 8 was 'in poor condition' and riddled with cracks, inspectors say: Live updates

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At least eight people are reported dead and more than a dozen have been left injured after a building collapsed in Brooklyn on Wednesday evening. Search efforts continued on Thursday.

The Brooklyn building that collapsed and left at least eight people dead and more than a dozen others injured was in 'poor condition with noticeable cracks,' according to an inspector.

Absolute terror hit the Big Apple on Wednesday evening when a building in Flatbush came tumbling to the ground, trapping residents and construction workers. Jose Luis Caguana, 26, has been named as one of the victims who died.

Distressing images and videos have revealed the chilling aftermath of the three-story building collapse, and now an inspection report has shed light on the condition of the structure before it came crumbling down.

The report, obtained by The New York Times, said that a special inspector with the Buildings Department detailed the dilapidated condition of the building, and that they were supposed to be overseeing the foundation work at the construction site adjacent to the collapsed structure.

Earlier, a forensic engineer said that the construction site was likely to blame for the tragedy.

Although the unnamed official was supposed to be supervising the site, their license expired in July, the outlet reported. It is unclear if they were still working for the contractors or at the site, and the agency did not clarify that information.

The building that fell over on Wednesday evening was determined to be in 'poor condition' and riddled with cracks, according to an inspection report.

A special inspector with the Building Department noted that the structure was in 'poor condition and riddled with cracks' before its fatal collapse, The New York Times reported.

The official was supposed to oversee the adjacent construction site, but their license expired in July, records showed.

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