Building collapse kills 11 people in Morocco’s Fez, state media
A building collapse in Fez, Morocco, resulted in the deaths of eleven people and injuries to six others. The incident occurred overnight, prompting ongoing search efforts for potential survivors. Authorities have initiated an investigation and advised evacuations of nearby buildings due to safety concerns.
- ▪Eleven people were killed and six others injured in the building collapse in Fez.
- ▪Authorities are conducting a search for any additional victims who may be trapped under the rubble.
- ▪An investigation into the cause of the collapse has been launched, and nearby residents have been evacuated.
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Building collapse kills 11 people in Morocco’s Fez, state mediaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 21, 2026, 07:39 PMUpdated May 21, 2026, 07:59 PMListenRABAT – Eleven people were killed and six others injured when a four-storey building collapsed overnight in the Moroccan city of Fez, about 200km east of Rabat, state-owned broadcaster 2M said on May 21.The authorities said a search for others who might still be buried was ongoing. The media showed footage of rescuers and residents digging through the rubble.An investigation has been launched into the incident, and residents of adjacent buildings were asked to evacuate as a precaution against potential further collapses, the authorities said.Fez, a former capital dating back to the eighth century and the…
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