Building collapse in Fez kills at least 4, injures 6
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