The death toll from the collapse of a six-story residential building in the Ain Nqbi neighborhood of the Jnan El Ward district in Fes has tragically risen to 14. Additionally, five individuals have sustained injuries, with two of them reported to be in critical condition, according to consistent reports from the scene of the disaster.
Emergency services, local authorities, and civil protection units were swiftly mobilized early Thursday morning in response to the accident. Significant human and logistical resources have been deployed to continue the search efforts amidst fears that more victims may still be trapped under the rubble.
As per the available information, a total of 19 people have been rescued from beneath the debris, including women and children. The injured have been transported to the Hassan II University Hospital for essential medical treatment, while the deceased have been taken to the morgue at the El Ghassani Regional Hospital.
The search and rescue operations have persisted for several hours, involving specialized teams trained in debris recovery. Authorities have established a security cordon around the collapsed building and evacuated residents from neighboring homes as a precautionary measure to mitigate the risks of potential further collapses that could threaten their safety.
Initial reports indicate that the building was already on a list of structures deemed at risk of collapse, and prior evacuation orders had been issued. This raises serious questions regarding the circumstances that allowed the building to remain occupied despite its hazardous condition.
In parallel with the ongoing efforts at the disaster site, relevant authorities have initiated an investigation under the supervision of the public prosecutor to determine the precise circumstances surrounding this tragedy. The investigation aims to uncover the underlying causes of the building's collapse and to establish accountability related to the incident.
As reported by assahifa.com.
