Alexandria : A 13-story apartment building in Alexandria collapsed, leaving several people trapped beneath the rubble.
The building, typically used to accommodate holidaymakers during the summer season, suffered a catastrophic collapse, and the exact number of people missing or injured remains unknown.
Rescue teams swiftly mobilised to the site, working tirelessly to clear the debris and locate any survivors. While municipal officials have not yet provided an official count of casualties, an initial police report suggests that the collapse was triggered by a “vertical split” in the structural integrity of the building.
A 13-storey building collapses in Alexandria, Egypt, and a large number of residents are under the rubble, and rescue teams are rushing to the area. pic.twitter.com/fg6sCkt16U
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An initial police report determined that the collapse was caused by a “vertical split” in the building’s structure.
Hospitals in the Montazah district and neighboring areas have been asked to prepare for the arrival of any victims.
