Building collapse on Long Island injures multiple people: police

SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. (PIX11) — A partial building collapse injured half a dozen people near the border of Smithtown and St. James on Long Island Thursday, police said.

Suffolk County police received a call around 1:30 p.m. for a building collapse on Middle Country Road, near Rt. 347, in Suffolk County. First responders rushed to the scene.

Six people were taken to the hospital for treatment, police said. Two of the victims were seriously injured.

The building involved is under construction, officials said.

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