Demolition site in Downtown Brooklyn shut down after equipment collapse; neighbors raise ongoing safety concerns

A demolition site in Downtown Brooklyn has been temporarily shut down after heavy equipment reportedly caved into the ground last week, prompting an emergency response from the FDNY.

The incident occurred at a demolition project at 245 Duffield St., where neighbors say they have been raising concerns about safety conditions for weeks before the collapse.

Residents who live near the site told News 12 they have dealt with persistent noise, dust, debris and what they believe are questionable construction practices since demolition work began…

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