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Lebanese Rescue Teams Continue Searching For Survivors After Tripoli Building Collapse
A devastating building collapse rocked Tripoli’s Qobbeh area on Saturday, turning a five-story residential structure into a pile of rubble. Emergency crews immediately sprang into action, launching a desperate search for survivors amidst the tragic loss of at least one life.
The sudden collapse in Qobbeh
The quiet of Tripoli’s Qobbeh area was shattered on Saturday when a five-story residential building suddenly collapsed. Eyewitnesses described a terrifying scene as the structure rapidly disintegrated, leaving residents in shock. Tragically, at least one person lost their life in the incident.
Rescuers race against time
Following the catastrophic collapse, emergency crews and Civil Defense teams launched a relentless search through the debris. After two agonizing days, they located Elissar, a young woman trapped just 40 centimeters away, using a specialized camera. Tragically, her father, Ahmad Abdelhamid al-Mir, 66, was killed in the collapse, while her mother, Amal, and brother, Omar, were rescued and are receiving treatment at local hospitals. Rescuers warned that reaching Elissar safely would take hours due to the unstable structure, highlighting both the danger and the dedication of those working tirelessly to save lives.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam visits site
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam visited Tripoli today, returning from Paris to inspect the site of a five-story building collapse. He met with survivors and rescue teams before attending a ministerial meeting at the Grand Serail to discuss at-risk buildings.
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