Brooklyn Bridge underpass facade section collapses

The New York City Department of Transportation says the collapse of a facade inside an underpass of the Brooklyn Bridge did not cause any structural damage.

A fire department spokesman says the collapse involved a roughly 25-foot wide section of facade.

Authorities say the facade collapse happened just before 8 p.m. Wednesday on the Brooklyn side of the bridge during a passing thunder shower.

Five people suffered minor injuries. It wasn't immediately known who was hurt.

Department of Buildings inspectors are investigating. There is no word on what caused the collapse.

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