Tragedy in Brooklyn: Pakistani Immigrant Dies After Ladder Collapses During Fire Escape
A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Brooklyn as a Pakistani immigrant, 53-year-old Ashiq Hussain, lost his life while attempting to escape a house fire. The tragedy occurred when the ladder he was using from a second-floor window suddenly gave way, causing him to fall and strike his head on the pavement.
The moment was captured in a harrowing video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by @Breaking911, showing the desperate attempt to flee the blaze. Hussain was rushed to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
The report reads:
“HORROR IN NYC: FDNY probes fatal ladder failure in Brooklyn fire rescue. Ashiq Hussain (53), Pakistani immigrant, fell from a 2nd floor window while escaping a fire on Monday. The ladder collapsed, causing Hussain to strike his head on the pavement. He later died at the hospital.”
The video has since sparked widespread reaction online, with users expressing grief, shock, and raising questions about the safety measures in place during such rescues.
Online Reactions:
- @DRob_RXT300: “Can anyone explain to me realistically how this happened?”
- @Dragonboy155: “That is a sad story. Was he here illegally? Would he still be alive if our immigration laws were enforced?”
- @Pirate_Knights: “Wrong! Who is on the ladder in shorts and no protective gear??? This doesn’t add up. Look at the ladder and firefighter to the right… very weird.”
- @JosephNationsAK: “If that immigrant had not been here, this would not have happened. Was he here legally or not?”
- @BurrafatoKim: “Wooden ladders, albeit much heavier, are much more reliable. That’s why aspiring firefighters train with them.”
- @hart_celine434: “Heartbreaking loss😢. Ashiq Hussain came here for a better life. Safety failures like this should never cost someone their future.”
Authorities are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the ladder’s failure as public concern grows over rescue equipment standards.
📹 Watch the video here:
[Link to Breaking911’s tweet]
