Devastating Incident in Ain Nokbi
On May 22, 2023, the official news agency MAP reported a tragic incident in Fez, Morocco, where the death toll from the collapse of a residential building has risen to 15. This unfortunate event occurred in the early hours of Thursday in the densely populated Ain Nokbi neighborhood, located in the southern part of the city. The building, which stood six stories tall, was home to eleven apartments, eight of which were occupied at the time of the disaster.
Rescue teams have been working tirelessly to recover victims from the rubble, successfully retrieving 13 bodies. Unfortunately, two additional victims succumbed to their injuries while being transported to a local hospital. The community is grappling with the aftermath of this catastrophe, and local authorities are taking immediate action.
Investigation Underway
In response to the collapse, judicial police have initiated an investigation to determine the underlying causes of this tragic event. The focus will be on assessing the structural integrity of the building and any potential negligence that may have contributed to this disaster. As the investigation unfolds, the community is left mourning the loss of life and seeking answers to prevent such tragedies in the future.
As reported by spanish.xinhuanet.com.
