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Draft:Al-Waily Building Collapse

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On Tuesday, December 10th 2024, a six story building collapsed in Cairo's Al-Waily district. It injured three people and killed eight others.[1] The building was constructed in 1961, however it was issued to be repaired in 1993.[2]

Response

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Ibrahim Saber Khalil, governor of Cairo, created a committee to find the cause of the collapse, and ordered nearby buildings to evacuate for safety.[3] The Ministry of Social Solidarity has given victims monetary support, and the Egyptian Health Ministry sent nine ambulances.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "At least 8 killed in building collapse in Cairo". AP News. 2024-12-10. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  2. ^ "Eight killed, 3 injured in building collapse in Cairo's Abbasiya district". English Ahram. December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  3. ^ News, A. B. C. "At least 8 killed in building collapse in Cairo". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-12-11. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ "8 killed in building collapse in Cairo". english.news.cn. Retrieved 2024-12-11.