Marseille's Rue d'Aubagne Collapse Trial Begins, Addressing Housing Crisis

The trial opens six years after the deadly collapse, putting 16 defendants under scrutiny for unsafe housing conditions.

The trial in Marseille commenced with 87 civil parties involved, marking a significant legal pursuit against unsafe housing.
The collapse on November 5, 2018, resulted in eight deaths, highlighting severe issues of inadequate housing in Marseille.
Defendants include municipal officials, property owners, and housing organizations, accused of negligence and involuntary manslaughter.
The trial is set to last six weeks, aiming to address systemic failures in housing safety and accountability.
The case has sparked widespread calls for reform, with over 3,000 evacuations in the city since the incident, underscoring the ongoing housing crisis.