A catastrophic Egypt building collapse claimed 10 lives in Kerdasa City early Monday, with three survivors hospitalized. The Health Ministry confirmed emergency teams removed rubble and searched for victims in this western suburb of Greater Cairo.
First responders faced unstable debris piles while recovering bodies from the 7-story structure.
Our ambulances prioritized critical care for survivors,stated Health Ministry representative Amal Farouk.
Key disaster details:
- Locals reported hearing structural cracks hours before collapse
- 70% of surrounding buildings show similar aging concrete damage
- 10 confirmed dead include 4 children
This tragedy follows 14 fatal building failures in Egypt since 2022. Construction experts cite outdated 1970s codes and illegal rooftop additions as recurring risks. Ahmed Mansour, a civil engineer, warned: Unregulated renovations turn homes into ticking time bombs.
Officials announced compensation for victims' families alongside renewed demolition orders for 15 at-risk structures. Authorities plan city-wide safety audits by November 2024.
