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Building collapse in Gaza City kills at least 12, dozens feared trapped
A war-damaged building in Gaza City has collapsed, killing at least 12 people with rescue workers searching through rubble for dozens more believed trapped beneath. The structure had been sheltering approximately 10 families.
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The multi-story building, weakened by previous conflict damage, gave way in Gaza City on Tuesday, unleashing a deadly collapse that buried residents and sparked an urgent search and rescue operation. Emergency responders have confirmed at least 12 deaths so far, though the final toll is expected to rise as search efforts continue throughout the rubble.
Authorities said the building had been home to around 10 families who had taken shelter within its walls despite structural concerns. The exact number of people unaccounted for remains unclear, but rescue teams report that dozens are feared to be trapped beneath tonnes of concrete and debris.
The collapse highlights the precarious living conditions facing many Gaza residents in areas marked by extensive war damage. Many buildings across the territory have been compromised by conflict, leaving civilians vulnerable to structural failure. Rescue workers are proceeding with careful excavation to extract survivors and recover remains.
No immediate statement has been issued regarding the cause of the collapse or whether warnings had been issued about the building's structural integrity.