Tragedy struck early Saturday morning, November 16, 2024, in Kariakoo, a bustling commercial hub in Dar es Salaam, when a multi-story building collapsed on Congo and Mchikichi streets.
According to sources from the Swahili-speaking nation, the incident has sparked widespread panic, with reports indicating that several people are feared dead and many others remain trapped under the rubble.
Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene as the building crumbled, sending debris across the busy market area.
Emergency responders and local residents rushed to the site to assist in rescue operations. Sounds of people calling for help could be heard from beneath the debris, intensifying the urgency of the rescue efforts.
Authorities have confirmed that so far three people have been rescued while one death has already been confirmed.
The collapse has disrupted business in the area, with roads cordoned off to facilitate rescue operations.
The cause of the collapse remains unclear, but initial speculation points to possible negligence in adhering to construction standards.
This incident has once again highlighted concerns about the quality of infrastructure in the city, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of building regulations.
This devastating event follows a pattern of similar tragedies in Tanzania, where poorly constructed buildings have led to loss of life in the past.
Just like Tanzania, Kenya has also been witnessing similar incidences of buildings collapsing, particularly in Nairobi and Kiambu counties.
Some of the collapses have resulted in the death of innocent people.
By Newshub