Brooklyn building collapse: 1 person dead, several injured

One person has died and several people are trapped after a partial building collapse in New York City Wednesday afternoon. 

The New York City Fire Department confirmed crews were at the scene on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn and were working to rescue more people. 

Brooklyn building collapse

What we know:

So far, several people have been injured and more were still trapped inside, police told FOX 5 New York.

Local perspective:

Police are advising people to avoid the area, and are warning commuters to expect street closures and traffic delays.

What we don't know:

What caused the three-story building to partially collapse was not immediately known. 

The Source: Information for this article was taken from reporting at the scene by FOX 5 New York. This story was reported from San Jose.