Rescue teams search for survivors in northern Lebanon building collapse that killed at least 9
Summary
At least nine people died and six were rescued after an apartment building collapsed in Tripoli, northern Lebanon. Rescue teams are still searching for eight missing people. The government promised to help the affected families and inspect other buildings for safety.Key Facts
- A building collapsed in Tripoli, Lebanon, killing at least nine people.
- Six people were rescued from the rubble.
- Eight more people are still missing and rescue teams are searching for them.
- The building was in a poor area known for weak building standards.
- Lebanon's Health Ministry will cover the medical costs for the injured.
- The national syndicate for property owners blamed the collapse on government negligence.
- Government officials pledged to help with shelter and inspect other buildings for safety risks.
- Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said the government will hold accountable anyone negligent in the matter.
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