A Gaza City apartment collapse killed at least 12 and left dozens missing, AP and BBC reported.
Why it matters: The collapse left displaced families trapped in a damaged building and added another urgent rescue effort in Gaza City. It also highlights the danger for civilians living in unstable structures after months of war damage.
- A multistory residential building collapsed in Gaza City on Wednesday, according to AP.
- At least 12 people were killed, including four children, and 15 were injured, AP reported.
- BBC reported that dozens of people were missing under the rubble.
- AP said about six displaced families lived in the building, while BBC reported 10 families had been living there.
A war-damaged multistory residential building collapsed in Gaza City, killing at least 12 people, including four children, according to the Associated Press.
AP said hospital reporting put the number of injured at 15. The BBC reported that dozens of people were still missing beneath the rubble, making the collapse an active rescue operation.
The building had been sheltering displaced Palestinian families. AP said about six families lived there, while BBC reported that 10 families had reportedly been staying in the building.
It was not immediately clear what caused the collapse. AP said Gaza has seen dozens of multistory structures give way during the war, including in winter weather, because much of the built environment has been damaged or destroyed.
By the numbers
- 12 - people killed in the collapse, including four children, according to AP.
- 15 - injured people reported by hospital sources cited by AP.
- 6 to 10 - displaced families reported by AP and BBC as living in the building.
Yes, but: The casualty count may still change as rescue crews search the rubble, and AP and BBC cited different family totals for the building.