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One Dead, One Trapped Under Rubble After Cement Wall Collapses in Brooklyn

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Firefighters are responding to a report of a cement wall collapse on 42nd street between 4th and 5th avenues in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

According to the Citizen app, firefighters are working to remove one victim from the rubble. Another victim has reportedly died.

Emergency workers have blocked off the surrounding streets, and police have called for additional units to assist with crowd control as firefighters attempt to rescue at least one victim from the residential property.

As of 1:55 PM, additional units were en route to the scene.

This is breaking news and this article will be updated as more information is made available.

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