2023 Marseille building collapse
On 8 April 2023, a building collapsed in Marseille, a city in southern France, killing eight people.[1][2] In the event, two buildings exploded and fell, while a third partially collapsed and caught fire, complicating rescue operations. Although the origin of the explosion is yet uncertain, a gas leak may have played a role. The fallen buildings were not known to have any structural issues, according to the mayor of Marseille.[3][4][5]
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| Date | 8 April 2023 |
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| Time | 12:40 am (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Location | 15 Rue de Tivoli, Marseille, France |
| Type | Building collapse |
| Cause | Explosion (suspected gas leak) |
| Deaths | 8 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 5 |
| Displaced | ~200 |
| Verdict | Ongoing search and rescue operation |
The French president Emmanuel Macron responded to the incident by sharing his views, and support centers were provided for individuals who were harmed.[6]
See also
- 2018 Marseille building collapse, after a lack of maintenance
References
- "Marseille building collapse: Survivors search continues". BBC News. 10 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- "Marseille building collapse: Death toll rises to eight as last missing residents found". France 24 (English). 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- "Marseille blast: Two dead and six missing after explosion destroys buildings". The Guardian. 10 April 2023.
- "Eight missing after buildings collapse in France's Marseille". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
- "2 bodies found as fire burns in collapsed Marseille building". CNN. 9 April 2023.
- "Eight people feared under the rubble after buildings collapse in Marseille". Reuters. 9 April 2023.
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