Rescue operations are still underway using heavy machinery and life-detection devices to search for more survivors or victims. Specialized medical teams are on-site to provide immediate care to those pulled from the debris.
Injuries and Casualties So Far:
The incident has led to several cases of suffocation among residents and rescue personnel involved in the evacuation. The list includes:
Nony Abbas Ali Ismail (62 years old)
Sidi Mohamed El-Sayed (60 years old)
Ahmed Mohamed El-Laithi (50 years old) – Civil Defense
Mohamed El-Morshidi Mohamed (40 years old) – Civil Protection
Child: Younes Karim Ahmed (3 years old)
Mother: Laila Ahmed Abdel-Aal
Deceased: Karim Ahmed Abdel-Hamid (34 years old) – The child’s fatherTwo individuals have been transferred to El-Zaytoun Specialized Hospital for treatment. Rescue teams remain on-site to secure the area and continue detailed search operations.
Investigation and Official Response
The incident received broad attention from local authorities, who promptly dispatched emergency and rescue teams. Investigations have begun to determine the causes of the collapse and identify any liability. Authorities have also stressed the need to secure neighboring buildings to prevent similar incidents.