All articles tagged with #building collapse
A two-story building in Soweto, South Africa, collapsed, resulting in three deaths including a one-year-old child, and injuring three others who are receiving hospital treatment. The incident is under investigation.
A ventilation shaft collapse caused part of a Bronx high-rise to crumble after a gas explosion, but no injuries were reported. Emergency services used drones and dogs to search the rubble, and residents are advised to visit a Red Cross center for assistance.
A part of a 20-story public housing building in the Bronx, NYC, partially collapsed following a reported gas explosion, with no immediate injuries reported. Emergency services responded quickly, and authorities advised residents to avoid the area as they assess the situation.
Part of a Bronx high-rise apartment building collapsed due to a suspected gas explosion, but no injuries were reported. Emergency responders are investigating the cause, and residents are advised to avoid the area. The incident highlights ongoing issues with aging public housing in New York City.
A 20-story public housing building in the Bronx's Mitchel Houses partially collapsed following an explosion, with a large section of the building's corner damaged; no injuries were reported, and rescue operations are ongoing.
A gas explosion at NYCHA's Mitchel Houses in the Bronx caused a partial collapse of a high-rise building, but no injuries were reported. The explosion, believed to have originated in the boiler, led to the collapse of the chimney and part of the building's shaft. Residents were evacuated, and authorities are investigating the incident while working to restore services and ensure safety. The event occurred on the first day of NYCHA's heat season, raising concerns about boiler safety and infrastructure.
A partial collapse of a 20-story high-rise in the Bronx occurred due to a suspected gas explosion, causing extensive damage along one side of the building. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and no injuries have been reported. The incident involved the collapse of an incinerator shaft, with debris and water damage observed, and authorities are investigating the situation.
A 17-storey residential building in the Bronx partially collapsed around 08:13 local time, prompting a major emergency response from fire services. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the collapse is still unknown. Emergency crews are searching through the rubble, and streets around the scene are closed.
A tragic explosion in Philadelphia caused three buildings to collapse, resulting in one death and two injuries, with ongoing efforts to ensure safety and stability in the affected area.
Heavy rains in West Virginia caused deadly flash flooding, resulting in at least five deaths, missing persons, and a building collapse, prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency and mobilize the National Guard.
In Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, rescue efforts continue after a building collapse in the Kariakoo market area, with 86 people rescued and 16 confirmed dead. Emmanuel Mallya awaits news of his mother, trapped in the rubble. Rescuers are providing supplies to those trapped, and an investigation into the collapse's cause will follow. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa announced ongoing rescue operations and a city-wide inspection of buildings to prevent future incidents.
Rescue teams in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, have established contact with people trapped in the debris of a collapsed four-storey building in the Kariakoo market area, providing them with water, glucose, and oxygen. Thirteen people have died, while 84 have been rescued. Authorities, led by the prime minister, are conducting a thorough inspection of buildings in the area, and investigations into the collapse will begin after rescue operations conclude. The cause of the collapse remains unknown, but building regulation enforcement is a concern in the rapidly growing city.
An Ohio building explosion that killed a bank employee and injured several others was caused by a crew cutting a pressurized gas line they mistakenly thought was off, according to the NTSB. The explosion occurred six minutes after the cut, collapsing part of the ground floor and sending debris across the street.
A building collapse in Palma, Mallorca, resulted in four deaths and several serious injuries. The building housed the Medusa Beach Club, and the cause of the collapse is still unknown. Emergency services are continuing rescue and medical efforts.
A two-storey restaurant in Majorca collapsed, killing four people and injuring 16. The incident, which occurred at the Medusa Beach Club in Palma de Mallorca, was reportedly caused by excessive weight on the terrace. Eyewitnesses described hearing an explosion and feeling vibrations as the building fell. Emergency services are investigating compliance with building regulations, and psychological support is being provided to those affected. The Spanish Prime Minister and the president of the Balearic Islands have expressed their condolences.