CAIRO, EGYPT – A devastating building collapse in the Egyptian capital on Monday has left at least 10 people dead and eight others injured, with several more believed to be trapped under the rubble, according to state media reports.
The incident occurred in the working-class neighborhood of Kerdasa, where ambulances and civil defense teams were dispatched to the scene to search for survivors. Eyewitnesses told local media that a gas cylinder explosion is suspected to have caused the collapse, prompting a police investigation.
The tragedy highlights concerns over building safety regulations in Cairo, a sprawling metropolis of over 26 million people. The city has witnessed several deadly building collapses in recent years, often due to dilapidated structures and non-compliance with building codes.
Rescue efforts are ongoing, with authorities working to locate anyone still trapped under the rubble. The incident has raised fresh concerns about the need for stricter enforcement of building regulations in Egypt’s densely populated capital.