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Building collapse in Fez kills at least 4, injures 6

other · 2026-05-21

At least four people died and six were injured when a four-story building collapsed overnight in Fez, Morocco, about 200 km east of Rabat, authorities said Thursday. State media 2M initially reported 11 deaths but later corrected. A search for possible additional victims under the rubble was ongoing. An investigation has been launched, and residents of adjacent buildings were evacuated as a precaution. Local media showed rescuers and residents digging through debris. Fez, a former capital dating to the 8th century and Morocco's third-most-populous city, has seen similar incidents, including a December collapse of two buildings that killed at least 22.

Key facts

  • At least 4 killed, 6 injured in building collapse in Fez, Morocco
  • Building was four stories and collapsed overnight
  • State media 2M initially reported 11 deaths, then corrected
  • Search for possible buried victims ongoing
  • Investigation launched; adjacent buildings evacuated
  • Fez is a former capital from the 8th century, third-most-populous city
  • Similar incident in December killed at least 22 when two buildings collapsed
  • Rescuers and residents seen digging through rubble

Entities

Institutions

  • 2M

Locations

  • Fez
  • Morocco
  • Rabat

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