Mogadishu, Somalia – A ten-story building collapsed early Saturday morning in the Biyomaalow neighborhood of Mogadishu, leaving multiple people dead or injured and prompting urgent rescue operations.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as emergency teams rushed to the site to search for survivors trapped under the rubble. The structure, reportedly under construction or recently completed, came down suddenly, catching many residents and workers off guard.
Federal government authorities have launched an immediate investigation into the cause of the collapse. Officials have not yet confirmed the number of casualties, but local sources suggest significant loss of life.
“This is a devastating tragedy. We are working closely with rescue teams and will hold those responsible accountable,” a government spokesperson said.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with residents calling for stricter building regulations and oversight in the rapidly developing city.
More updates are expected as rescue efforts continue.