Casablanca: Woman and Her Son Injured in Derb Ghallef House Collapse

Saturday 10 - 21:45

A woman and her son were injured after a house collapsed in the Derb Ghallef neighbourhood of Casablanca on Friday evening, prompting an emergency response from civil protection teams and local authorities.

The two victims were taken to hospital for medical treatment, according to the initial information available about the incident. Their condition was not immediately specified.

Emergency Teams Secure the Area

Rescue workers and local officials rushed to the scene after receiving reports of the collapse. Their immediate priority was to secure the surrounding area and reduce the risk of further incidents, particularly given concerns about the building’s structural condition.

Initial reports indicated that the house was in an advanced state of disrepair and had been at risk of collapsing. The incident has once again drawn attention to the potential dangers posed by deteriorating buildings in densely populated urban neighbourhoods.

Investigation Underway

The competent authorities have opened an investigation to establish the precise circumstances surrounding the collapse and determine the factors that led to the incident.

Further details concerning the building, the extent of the damage and the condition of the injured occupants had not been disclosed at the time of reporting.

The investigation is expected to clarify the sequence of events and establish whether any additional safety concerns remain in the immediate vicinity.