Collapse horror Worker killed in B’klyn disaster

Two floors of a Brooklyn condo development collapsed as workers were pouring concrete yesterday, trapping five hardhats under tons of rubble, killing one of them, authorities said.

The deadly Brighton Beach accident came three days after someone complained of illegal after-hours construction at the site.

“I started hearing guys yelling, ‘Help! Help me! I’m trapped!’ ” said concrete worker Robert Appropato, of Stillwell Ready Mix, who was pouring concrete at 2929 Brighton Fifth St. at around 2:30 p.m. when the floors suddenly buckled.   Read More