A devastating incident unfolded in the Moroccan city of Fes on Thursday when a residential building collapsed, resulting in the tragic loss of nine lives and injuring several others, according to local authorities. The initial reports from the state-run news agency MAP indicated that four individuals had perished in the disaster, while six others sustained injuries. However, the total number of occupants in the five-storey structure at the time of the collapse remains uncertain, as the building had not been fully accounted for in the immediate aftermath.
The latest casualty figures are still considered preliminary, as confirmed by a Fes court that announced the ongoing investigation into the collapse. This tragic event is part of a worrying trend, as Fes has witnessed similar incidents in the past. Just last December, two buildings in the same city collapsed, leading to the deaths of 22 individuals. Furthermore, in May of the previous year, another building failure resulted in the deaths of nine people. The frequency of such catastrophes raises urgent questions about building safety standards and regulatory enforcement in the region.
As reported by africanews.com.
