Egypt: Rescue operations ongoing following residential building collapse in Moharam Bek, Alexandria, as of early Dec. 3

Event

Authorities are responding to a multi-story residential building collapse along Al Fardous Street in the Moharam Bek neighborhood of Alexandria as of early Dec. 3. Emergency personnel are searching for people trapped under the debris. At least four people have died, and one person has been injured in the incident. The casualty count will likely increase in the coming hours.

Increased security is likely in the vicinity as emergency workers continue search and rescue operations. Officials will probably park emergency vehicles on nearby roads; localized transport disruptions are likely in the area through at least the afternoon of Dec. 3.

Advice

Advice Avoid the area as authorities conduct rescue operations. Plan for transport disruptions; seek alternative routes to avoid the affected area and allow additional time to reach nearby destinations.