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Four dead after elevated parts of highway being built in South Korea collapse
Four dead after elevated parts of highway being built in South Korea collapse
Ten people were working on the site near the city of Cheonan, about 55 miles south of Seoul. They fell when it collapsed and were trapped in the rubble

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

One woman dead as search goes on for survivors after apartment block collapses in Turkey
One woman dead as search goes on for survivors after apartment block collapses in Turkey
Rescuers pulled the body of a 23-year-old woman from under a collapsed apartment building in central Turkey on Saturday, state-run media said, as efforts continued to find a final person, believed to be her husband.

Sat, 25 Jan, 2025

Two people trapped after apartment building collapses in central Turkey
Two people trapped after apartment building collapses in central Turkey
Rescuers were battling to reach two people trapped under a collapsed apartment building in central Turkey on Saturday, officials said, with three others already rescued. No deaths were reported.

Sat, 25 Jan, 2025

Workers killed after building collapses during heavy rains in southern India
Workers killed after building collapses during heavy rains in southern India
At least five workers have died and three others were trapped after a seven-storey building under construction collapsed in southern India during heavy monsoon rains, police have said.

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Majorca building involved in fatal collapse ‘lacked proper authorisation’
Majorca building involved in fatal collapse ‘lacked proper authorisation’
A building housing a bar and restaurant club that collapsed, killing four people in Majorca, lacked the proper authorisation, local authorities from the Spanish island have said.

Tue, 28 May, 2024

Two Germans among the dead after building collapse in Majorca
Two Germans among the dead after building collapse in Majorca
Spanish police have released details over four people killed when a building housing a bar and restaurant collapsed on the island of Majorca.

Fri, 24 May, 2024

Four dead after building collapses in Majorca, officials say
Four dead after building collapses in Majorca, officials say
Spanish emergency authorities said four people have died and 21 more have been injured after a building collapsed on the island of Majorca on Thursday. The accident occurred in the city of Palma on the popular Mediterranean island.

Thu, 23 May, 2024

South Africa ends rescue efforts at building that collapsed killing 33 people
South Africa ends rescue efforts at building that collapsed killing 33 people
An exhaustive rescue operation to find missing construction workers trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building in South Africa will end on Friday after nearly two weeks as authorities released a major revision of their figures and said they now ...

Fri, 17 May, 2024

Rescue effort boosted as survivor found after South Africa building collapse
Rescue effort boosted as survivor found after South Africa building collapse
Rescue teams in South Africa have forged ahead with efforts to find any survivors still trapped under rubble a week after an apartment building that was under construction collapsed.

Mon, 13 May, 2024

Dozens still missing after South Africa building collapse
Dozens still missing after South Africa building collapse
Nearly 40 construction workers are still missing in the rubble of a building that collapsed in South Africa as rescue teams continued to search for survivors for a third day in the wreckage of the unfinished five-story apartment complex.

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Death toll rises after building collapse in South Africa
Death toll rises after building collapse in South Africa
Rescue teams worked through the night searching for dozens of construction workers buried for more than 12 hours under the rubble of concrete after a multi-story apartment complex that was being built collapsed in a coastal city in South Africa.

Tue, 07 May, 2024

At least 10 people dead after church roof collapses in Mexico
At least 10 people dead after church roof collapses in Mexico
The collapse of a church roof during a mass in northern Mexico has killed at least 10 people and injured 60, and searchers said no more people are believed to be trapped in the wreckage.

Mon, 02 Oct, 2023

Nine killed and 50 injured after church roof collapsed during baptisms
Nine killed and 50 injured after church roof collapsed during baptisms
Around 30 parishioners were believed to have been trapped in the rubble in the Gulf coast city of Ciudad Madero with dogs brought in to help the search

Mon, 02 Oct, 2023

Church officials say fatalities among those caught in roof collapse
Church officials say fatalities among those caught in roof collapse
The collapse of a roof at a church in northern Mexico has killed an unknown number of people, according to church authorities.

Mon, 02 Oct, 2023

12 killed as apartment building collapses in Cairo
12 killed as apartment building collapses in Cairo
A five-storey apartment building has collapsed in the Egyptian capital Cairo, leaving at least 12 people dead, authorities said.

Mon, 17 Jul, 2023

Highway set to reopen less than two weeks after deadly collapse in Philadelphia
Highway set to reopen less than two weeks after deadly collapse in Philadelphia
Interstate 95 in Philadelphia is set to reopen to traffic less than two weeks after a deadly collapse shut down a heavily travelled stretch of the East Coast’s main north-south highway.

Fri, 23 Jun, 2023

Probe into collapse of US east coast’s main north-south road after tanker fire
Probe into collapse of US east coast’s main north-south road after tanker fire
An investigation was under way on Monday into why a tanker fire collapsed a section of the US east coast’s main north-south road, throwing hundreds of thousands of morning commutes into chaos and disrupting commerce for untold numbers of businesses.

Mon, 12 Jun, 2023

Part of I-95 road collapses in Philadelphia following tanker truck fire
Part of I-95 road collapses in Philadelphia following tanker truck fire
US drivers began longer commutes on Monday after an elevated section of the Interstate 95 road collapsed in Philadelphia following a fire on a fuel tanker truck.

Mon, 12 Jun, 2023

Six killed in Marseille building collapse after ‘gas blast’
Six killed in Marseille building collapse after ‘gas blast’
Dominique Laurens said an investigation was opened on that basis after the first body was found in the building, which collapsed in an explosion early on Sunday

Tue, 11 Apr, 2023

Death toll rises to four after building collapses in Marseille
Death toll rises to four after building collapses in Marseille
Two more bodies have been found following an explosion that caused a building to collapse in the southern French city of Marseille, bringing the confirmed death toll to four.

Mon, 10 Apr, 2023

Eight missing after fiery collapse of building in Marseille
Eight missing after fiery collapse of building in Marseille
Eight people remain missing after the building they lived in exploded and collapsed near the port of Marseille, French officials have said.

Sun, 09 Apr, 2023

Up to 10 people may be buried after building collapse in Marseille – minister
Up to 10 people may be buried after building collapse in Marseille – minister
Up to 10 people may be buried under the debris of a building that collapsed following an explosion in France’s port city of Marseille, but a fire deep within the rubble has hindered rescue efforts, the French interior minister said.

Sun, 09 Apr, 2023

Kenya Building Collapse
Two killed in second deadly Kenya building collapse in three days
A multi-storey building under construction on the outskirts of Kenya’s capital has collapsed on a neighbouring home, killing two people, authorities said. Three other people have been rescued alive from the family home in the Ruaka suburb of Nairobi.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2022

Kenya Building Collapse
Three killed as building collapses in Kenya’s capital
At least three people died when a building collapsed in Kenya’s capital Nairobi, authorities said. Six other people were rescued from the rubble and are being treated at a nearby hospital in the Kasarani suburb.

Wed, 16 Nov, 2022

Jordan
Jordanian officials rescue infant from collapsed building
Jordanian teams have rescued an infant and are working to save others from the rubble of a collapsed building, as officials say they had arrested three people in connection to the disaster.

Wed, 14 Sep, 2022

Building Collapse Florida
Judge approves billion-dollar payout for Florida building collapse victims
A judge has given final approval to a settlement topping 1 billion dollars (£791m) for victims of the collapse of a Florida beachfront building that killed 98 people.

Thu, 23 Jun, 2022

Egypt
Building collapse kills six in Egyptian capital
A building collapse in the Egyptian capital has killed six people, authorities said, as rescuers at the scene searched through the rubble. It was not immediately known what caused the collapse.

Fri, 17 Jun, 2022

Iran Building Collapse
Death toll in Iran building collapse rises to at least 38
The death toll from the collapse of a building in south-western Iran rose to at least 38 on Sunday, state TV reported, as emergency workers pulled another body from the rubble amid fears still that more could be trapped in the wreckage.

Sun, 05 Jun, 2022

Iran Building Collapse
Experts: Iran disrupts internet as tower collapse deaths reach 34
Iran disrupted internet access to the outside world as angry demonstrators rallied over the collapse of a tower in Iran that has killed at least 34 people, experts said on Tuesday.

Tue, 31 May, 2022

Iran Building Collapse
Crowd confronts cleric after Iran tower collapse kills 33
Protesters angry over a building collapse in south-west Iran that killed at least 33 people shouted down an emissary sent by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – sparking a crackdown in which riot police clubbed demonstrators and fired tear gas, ...

Tue, 31 May, 2022

Building Collapse-Florida
Judge in US gives initial OK to a billion-dollar deal in Florida condo collapse
A Florida judge has given initial approval to a settlement of more than 1 billion dollars (£791 million) to families who lost loved ones in the collapse last year of a Florida beachfront complex in which 98 people died.

Sat, 28 May, 2022

Iran Building-Collapse
Iranian police disperse crowd gathered at collapsed building
Iranian police have used tear gas and fired guns in the air to disperse people gathered near the site of a collapsed 10-storey building where 29 people died, according to reports.

Sat, 28 May, 2022

Iran Building Collapse
Iran building collapse kills 14 as mayor and others detained
The death toll from the collapse of a commercial building still under construction in south-western Iran has reached 14, according to Iranian media.

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Iran Building Collapse
Iran building collapse kills 11 as mayor and others detained
Rescuers efforts are continuing after a building collapse in south-western Iran that killed at least 11 people. There are fears that many more people could still be trapped beneath the rubble at the Metropol Building site in the city of Abadan.

Tue, 24 May, 2022

India Kashmir Tunnel Collapse
Nine more bodies found in Kashmir tunnel collapse – taking toll to 10
Rescuers have found the bodies of nine more workers in a collapsed tunnel in Indian-controlled Kashmir – taking the death toll to 10.

Sat, 21 May, 2022

10 workers trapped after tunnel collapses in Kashmir
10 workers trapped after tunnel collapses in Kashmir
Ten workers are trapped after part of a tunnel collapsed in Indian-controlled Kashmir. The tunnel is part of a mountainous highway tunnel system that was under construction when it collapsed on Thursday night in the southern Ramban district.

Fri, 20 May, 2022

Woman rescued 50 hours after China building collapse
Woman rescued 50 hours after China building collapse
A woman was rescued from the rubble of a building in central China more than 50 hours after it collapsed, leaving dozens trapped or missing, state media said.

Sun, 01 May, 2022

Nine arrested after building collapse in central China
Nine arrested after building collapse in central China
Chinese police have arrested a building owner and eight other people, two days after the structure collapsed, leaving dozens of people trapped or missing, police and state media said on Sunday.

Sun, 01 May, 2022

South Korea Building Collapse
Rescuers resume search at collapsed building site in South Korea
Rescuers in South Korea have resumed their search for six missing workers who are believed to be trapped at a collapsed construction site in the southern city of Gwangju.

Wed, 12 Jan, 2022

South Korea Building Collapse
Six missing after collapse hits apartment block being built in South Korea
At least six people are missing and dozens of nearby households were forced to evacuate after the partial collapse of a high-rise apartment building under construction in the South Korean city of Gwangju, emergency officials said.

Tue, 11 Jan, 2022

Two dead as road collapses in Mississippi after Hurricane Ida
Two dead as road collapses in Mississippi after Hurricane Ida
Two people have died and at least 10 others were injured when their vehicles plunged into a deep hole where a road collapsed after Hurricane Ida blew through Mississippi.

Tue, 31 Aug, 2021

Funfair ride collapse caused by ‘misuse of equipment’ by teenagers
Funfair ride collapse caused by ‘misuse of equipment’ by teenagers
“The incident tonight was caused by misuse of equipment by the behaviour of several teenagers on the attraction and is to be further investigated by the PSNI," Planet Fun said in a statement.

Sun, 25 Jul, 2021

Coronavirus - Mon May 17, 2021
Four children rushed to hospital after funfair ride collapses in Carrickfergus
It is understood their injuries are not life-threatening.

Sat, 24 Jul, 2021

Thailand Building Collapse
Survivors sought after deadly building collapse in Bangkok
At least three people have been killed after a three-storey house collapsed in Bangkok following a fire. An unknown number of people are still trapped under the rubble, local police said.

Sat, 03 Apr, 2021

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