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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.
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