Morocco Building Disaster: Twin Structures Collapse In Fez, Killing 19, Injuring Dozens As Rescue Efforts Continue

At least 19 people have been killed and several others injured after two residential buildings collapsed in Morocco, triggering frantic overnight rescue operations and renewed anger over unsafe housing conditions. The deadly incident occurred in Fez shortly after midnight. Rescue teams, including police and civil protection units, rushed to the scene as residents and volunteers joined desperate efforts to pull survivors from the rubble.

Videos shared on social media showed chaotic scenes, with people using their bare hands and basic tools to clear debris. Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the collapse. However, state broadcaster SNRT reported that preliminary assessments found the buildings had visible cracks and long-standing signs of structural deterioration, with no effective preventive action taken despite clear warnings.

Dozens Hurt, Families Buried Under Rubble

According to state news agency MAP, at least 16 people were injured and taken to the university hospital centre in Fez, some in critical condition. The two collapsed buildings were believed to be housing at least eight families at the time of the tragedy. 

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Deadly building collapse in Morocco — at least 19 confirmed fatalities after two adjacent residential buildings collapsed in the city of Fez.
💔 Rescue teams are still searching through the rubble for additional victims as the death toll may rise.

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The incident has revived painful memories of previous building collapses across Morocco. In October last year, a fatal collapse occurred in Casablanca’s old medina, while a similar disaster in Fez in May killed nine people. These repeated tragedies have intensified public pressure on authorities to act.

Earthquake Damage And Unsafe Housing Crisis

Moroccan authorities have previously identified more than 12,000 vulnerable buildings in Marrakech and surrounding regions, many of which were further weakened by the powerful Al Haouz earthquake in September 2023. Despite official promises to address the risks, progress has been slow.

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