Tragic Incident in Fes, Morocco
On May 22, 2026, the city of Fes, located in northern Morocco, witnessed a devastating incident as the death toll from a building collapse reached 15 individuals, with an additional five people sustaining injuries. According to a local government official who spoke to Anadolu Agency but preferred to remain anonymous, this tragic event involved a five-story residential building that completely collapsed in the neighborhood of Jnan al-Jrondi, situated in the Ain Nqbi area of Fes.
The sudden collapse of the building sent shockwaves through the community, causing panic among residents of nearby structures. In response to the emergency, local authorities swiftly concluded rescue operations following the collapse, ensuring the safety of surrounding residents by evacuating four adjacent buildings. Authorities have also initiated an investigation to determine the causes behind this unfortunate incident.
As of the latest updates at 17:45 GMT, no official information has been released regarding the reasons for the building's failure, and there has been no commentary from relevant authorities. Earlier reports indicated that the number of casualties had risen to 11 earlier that day.
As reported by aa.com.tr.
