Rescuers search for survivors after building collapse kills at least 5 in Lebanon

South China Morning Post Human InterestNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 8, 2026 at 07:12 PM
Rescuers search for survivors after building collapse kills at least 5 in Lebanon
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Fifteen killed in latest Lebanon building collapse, as warnings of neglect grow

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A building collapse in Tripoli, Lebanon, has killed at least five people, including a child and an elderly woman, marking the second such incident in the city in recent weeks. The collapse occurred in the Bab al-Tabbaneh neighborhood, the poorest area of Tripoli, on Sunday. Rescue workers are searching for survivors amidst the debris of the two-block, twelve-apartment building. Eight people have been rescued so far, while adjacent buildings have been evacuated due to fears of further collapses. Residents and rescuers are using basic tools to clear the debris.

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The building consisted of two blocks, each containing six flats.

factual — Civil defence chief Imad Khreish100% confidence

Eight people have been rescued from the collapsed building.

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The collapsed building was located in Tripoli’s Bab al-Tabbaneh neighbourhood.

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Rescuers are searching for survivors in the collapsed building.

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A building collapse in Tripoli, Lebanon resulted in at least five deaths.

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