NEW YORK – The death toll from the New York City building collapse has climbed to two, with multiple injured victims in critical condition, authorities said Wednesday.

At least 10 people were transported to nearby hospitals with varying degrees of injuries, four of whom are in critical condition, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said during a news conference.

About 250 firefighters are working at the scene, Mamdani added.

The New York City Fire Department said it received reports of people trapped at around 4:00 pm (2100 GMT) following the building's collapse at the edge of a construction site in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn.