At least 22 killed in collapse of two buildings in Morocco's Fes

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At Least 22 Dead After Collapse of Two Buildings in Moroccan City of Fes

A devastating collapse of two adjacent buildings in the historic city of Fes, Morocco, has left at least 22 people dead and 16 injured. The tragedy occurred overnight in the Al-Moustakbal neighbourhood of Al-Massira, where eight families resided in the four-storey structures.

According to official reports from the country's news agency MAP, the two buildings collapsed without warning, leaving residents trapped under the rubble. Emergency services were quick to respond, conducting safety measures and evacuating neighboring properties to prevent further harm.

However, rescue efforts are still ongoing as officials warn that the death toll could rise in the coming hours. The injured have been taken to Fes's University Hospital Centre for treatment.

This is not the first time that Morocco has faced such a tragedy. Last February, five people died in the collapse of a house in Fes's old city. In 2016, two deadly building collapses took place within the span of a week, claiming the lives of four people and injuring dozens more.

The Al-Moustakbal disaster serves as a grim reminder of the ongoing housing crisis in Morocco, with deteriorating living conditions sparking protests over poverty and public services last September.
 
My heart goes out to all those affected in Fes 😔💔🌟 This is just heartbreaking! The thought of 22 people losing their lives and many more injured is just devastating 🤕 How can we even begin to imagine the pain and trauma that families are going through right now?! 🙏 We need to come together as a community and support those who are in need ❤️ Let's make sure everyone gets the help they deserve, and let's learn from this tragedy so it never happens again 💡🌎
 
😞 just can't believe this is happening again... 22 ppl lost their lives in 1 night... what's going on with our world? 🌎 how many more buildings need to collapse before we take action? 💔 housing crisis in morocco is a real thing, ppl are protesting but not getting the attention they deserve. 🤦‍♀️ emergency services r doing their best but its just not enough! 😩 we need to demand better living conditions and safety measures for all 🌟
 
Ugh, just read about this horrific collapse in Fes, Morocco 🤕🌎 22 people dead is just too much... I mean, can't we learn from these tragedies? It's like the country is still dealing with the aftermath of those building collapses back in 2016. The fact that it happened again, especially with so many families living in those buildings, makes me so angry 💔

And what really gets my goat is that this is just another example of how dire the housing crisis is in Morocco 🏠😩 Those people deserve better. I mean, we can see the devastating effects on emergency responders and rescue teams who have to deal with these kinds of disasters all the time 🤕 And the fact that some families were protesting about poverty and public services last September just highlights how widespread this issue is.

I'm not even sure what's being done to prevent these kinds of collapses from happening in the future... 🤔 Do they need better building codes or regulations? More funding for affordable housing? I guess only time will tell, but as it stands, this tragedy feels like a preventable one 😢
 
omg like morocco needs another tragedy to deal with 🤕 how many warnings does the government need before they actually do something about those crumbling buildings? it's getting old, like what even is the point of all these collapses happening in one city? anyway, i hope the rescue efforts are going well and people can get some help 💔 those poor families who lost their homes & loved ones 😢
 
Just heard about this devastating collapse in Fes 🤕😱 My heart goes out to the families who lost loved ones and those still trapped under the rubble 💔 The lack of safety measures and emergency preparedness is just heartbreaking 😩 We need more action from our leaders to address the housing crisis and ensure that these types of tragedies don't happen again 👎 It's not just about the numbers, it's about the people who are suffering and will suffer for years to come 🤝
 
omg this is devastating 😱 22 people dead is just too much for our world to handle my heart goes out to their families 🤕 the fact that these buildings collapsed without warning is just a huge red flag, what's going on in morocco? housing crisis is one thing but can't they do something about it before it gets worse? 💔 these 8 families were living in those buildings with no idea of what was waiting for them... 😩
 
🤕💔 "The hardest way to make a mistake is not to try at all." Being honest, this incident is just devastating 😩. How can building codes be so lax that these disasters keep happening? 🤯 Can't we learn from the past and prevent such tragedies in the future? It's heartbreaking for those who lost their loved ones 💔
 
💔 I'm thinking about all those families who lost their homes and loved ones overnight 🤕... it's just heartbreaking to see so many people struggling with basic needs like a safe place to live 😩. The thought of 8 families living in 4-storey buildings is already alarming, but the fact that they collapsed without warning is just devastating 😱. I'm sending all my positive vibes to the rescue teams and the injured who are currently receiving medical help 💪... hope everyone recovers soon 🙏. It's times like these that make us realize we need to be more vigilant about structural safety and affordable housing 💼.
 
😱 just can't believe what's happening in Fes, another major tragedy... 22 lives lost is just devastating 🤕. The housing crisis in Morocco is getting out of hand & this disaster is a perfect example. How many more people have to lose their homes before something changes? 🤔 it's heartbreaking to see families struggling with poverty & poor living conditions. Rescue efforts are ongoing, fingers crossed they can find some survivors & provide medical help to those injured 💕
 
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