building collapse
Coverage of building collapse in the Nexus archive.
- At least eight people feared trapped as building collapses in Pune’s Pimpri Chinchwad; rescue efforts under way
At least eight people are feared trapped after a building collapsed in Pune's Pimpri Chinchwad due to heavy rains loosening a waste mound, according to the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Commissioner. Rescue efforts are currently underway.
- 5 children among 6 killed in Mumbai building collapse as torrential rain batters city
Five children were among six killed when a dilapidated building collapsed in Mumbai during heavy monsoon rains. The city faces flooding, school closures, and a red alert for continued heavy rain and strong winds, with officials warning of risks from falling trees and branches.
- 6 killed in Mumbai building collapse as monsoon rains batter India
Six people, including five children, were killed when a dilapidated residential building collapsed in Mumbai due to heavy monsoon rains. The incident occurred in the city's east, trapping residents under debris as flooding paralyzed parts of the financial capital.
- Two killed as two-storey building collapses in Chandigarh industrial area
A two-storey building collapsed in Chandigarh's industrial area, killing two people. The administration deployed heavy earth-moving machines and cordoned off the area.
- Nigeria: 26 Rescued Alive, Nine Bodies Recovered As Lagos Building Collapse Rescue Enters Critical Ground-Level Phase
26 people were rescued alive and nine bodies were recovered after a building collapse in Lagos, Nigeria, as rescue efforts enter a critical ground-level phase.
- Eight dead, 26 rescued as three-storey building collapses in Lagos
A three-storey building collapsed in Lagos, resulting in eight deaths and 26 people rescued, according to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency. The incident was reported as of 4:20 p.m. on Thursday.
- Nigeria: One Killed, Many Trapped As Five-Storey Building Collapses in Rivers State
A five-storey building collapsed in Rivers State, Nigeria, killing one person and trapping many. Three individuals were rescued alive, and emergency workers are searching for more trapped victims.
- One killed, many trapped as five-storey building collapses in Rivers State
A five-storey building collapsed in Rivers State, killing one person and trapping others. Three individuals were rescued alive, while emergency workers continue searching for more victims under the rubble.
- Federal investigators say deadly Surfside building collapse began 3 weeks prior
Federal investigators revealed that the Surfside, Florida, condo building collapse, which resulted in 98 deaths in June 2021, began three weeks before the structure fully collapsed. The findings indicate the structural failure was ongoing prior to the catastrophic event.
- Collapsed Surfside Condo Had Been Failing for Weeks, Investigators Find
Investigators found that the Champlain Towers South condo building in Surfside, Fla., had been failing for weeks before its collapse. The incident is under investigation for structural issues.
- Heavy rain causes building collapse in Kerala’s Kannur, major crack on newly built road in Kasaragod
Heavy rain caused a building collapse in Kannur, Kerala, and a major crack on a newly built road in Kasaragod. The incidents were linked to the heavy rainfall.
- Nigeria: LASG Seals 827 Construction Sites in Crackdown On Building Collapse
The Lagos State Government has sealed 827 construction sites in the last 12 months to prevent building collapses and enforce construction safety standards.
- Two dead as truck crash, building collapse hit Lagos
Two people are dead following a truck crash and building collapse in Lagos. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) is working to rescue any remaining victims trapped under the rubble.
- Building collapses in New Delhi, some people rescued, more feared trapped
Nine people have been rescued from the rubble of a collapsed five-storey building in New Delhi, India. More individuals are feared to be trapped.
- Philippines ends rescue efforts for 16 missing after building collapse
The Philippines has ended rescue efforts for 16 people missing after a building collapse in Angeles, a city near Manila. The incident resulted in at least four fatalities.
- Building collapse in Philippines leaves 3 dead, 17 missing
A building collapse in the Philippines has resulted in 3 deaths and 17 people missing. Rescuers are using thermal scans to search for survivors under the debris.
- Rescuers search for people trapped under rubble after building collapses in Philippines
Rescuers are searching for people trapped under rubble after a building collapse in the Philippines. The incident has prompted emergency response efforts in the affected area.
- Philippines: 20 feared trapped after building collapse
A building in the Philippines collapsed before dawn following a severe thunderstorm, leaving 20 people feared trapped. Rescuers reported hearing voices from the rubble, indicating potential survivors.
- 19 feared trapped after building collapse in Philippines
An unfinished nine-storey building collapsed near Manila in the Philippines early Sunday, leaving 19 workers feared trapped. The incident occurred at a construction site, raising concerns about safety and structural integrity.
- Building under construction in the Philippines collapses, possibly trapping dozens
A nine-story building under construction in a city north of the Philippine capital collapsed early Sunday, with 22 workers escaping and others reported missing. Authorities are responding to the incident, which has raised concerns about construction safety.
- Morocco building collapse kills at least 4
A four-storey building collapsed in Fez, Morocco, killing at least 4 people and injuring 6 others. Initial reports of 11 deaths were later corrected by state media. Search and rescue operations are ongoing with an investigation launched into the cause.
- Horrific video shows huge parking garage partially collapse in Philadelphia killing at least one person
A parking garage partially collapsed in Philadelphia, resulting in at least one fatality. The incident was captured on video, highlighting the severity of the structural failure.