Tragic Building Collapse in Fez, Morocco Claims 11 Lives
Building collapse kills 11 in Morocco's Fez; search ongoing for other victims

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A four-storey building collapsed in Fez, Morocco, killing 11 people and injuring six others. The incident has prompted ongoing search efforts for potential survivors and an investigation into the cause, while residents of nearby buildings have been evacuated due to safety concerns.
- 01The building collapse occurred overnight in Fez, approximately 200 kilometers (124 miles) east of Rabat, Morocco.
- 02Authorities are conducting a search for additional victims who may be trapped under the rubble.
- 03Residents of adjacent buildings have been evacuated as a precaution against further collapses.
- 04Fez has experienced similar building collapses in recent months, including a December incident that resulted in 22 fatalities.
- 05Adib Ben Ibrahim, the housing secretary of state, noted that around 38,800 buildings in Morocco are classified as at risk of collapse.
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In a tragic incident in Fez, Morocco, eleven people lost their lives and six others were injured when a four-storey building collapsed overnight. The collapse, reported by state-owned broadcaster 2M, occurred approximately 200 kilometers (124 miles) east of Rabat. Rescue operations are currently underway, with authorities searching for any additional victims who may still be trapped beneath the debris. Footage from the scene shows both rescuers and local residents working tirelessly to dig through the rubble. In light of the incident, authorities have launched an investigation and have evacuated residents from nearby buildings as a precaution against potential further collapses. Fez, which has a rich history dating back to the eighth century and is the country’s third-most-populous city, has witnessed similar tragedies in recent months. Notably, a building collapse in December resulted in at least 22 deaths. Furthermore, in 2010, a minaret collapse in Meknes, another Moroccan city, claimed 41 lives. Adib Ben Ibrahim, the housing secretary of state, previously indicated that approximately 38,800 buildings across Morocco are classified as at risk of collapse.
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The building collapse raises urgent concerns about the safety of existing structures in Fez and other Moroccan cities, potentially affecting local residents and their housing security.
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