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Building Collapse in Lebanon: Rescue Efforts Underway

Published February 8, 2026, 16:48
Building Collapse in Lebanon: Rescue Efforts Underway

A residential building collapsed in Tripoli, Lebanon on Sunday, raising concerns about potential people trapped under the rubble. At least three people have been rescued alive so far, while search efforts continue at an intensive pace. The building was located in the Bab Tabbaneh area, one of the poorest in Tripoli, where residents have been protesting for years about the lack of state care and infrastructure deficiencies. The collapse has shocked the local community and highlights the serious problems facing the country. Authorities have not yet given an official estimate of the number of casualties.