Rescue Efforts Continue After Deadly Building Collapse in Dar es Salaam
At least 13 people have died and over 80 rescued as Tanzanian authorities persist in search and aid efforts.
- The collapse of a four-story building in the Kariakoo market area of Dar es Salaam has resulted in at least 13 deaths.
- Rescue teams have managed to save more than 80 people, with ongoing efforts to reach those still trapped.
- Authorities are providing supplies such as water and oxygen to survivors through gaps in the debris.
- President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered an audit of buildings in the area and an investigation into the collapse.
- Construction to expand the building's underground space reportedly began the day before the collapse, raising concerns about regulation compliance.