8 People Rescued After Building Collapse in Jeddah
Saudi authorities have rescued 8 individuals and controlled potential hazards after a building collapse in Jeddah's Al-Faisaliah district. The incident, which impacted 13 apartments across 5 floors, occurred due to maintenance work in the basement. The Al-Faisaliah neighborhood is densely populated with both foreign nationals and Saudi citizens.
Saudi security authorities successfully rescued 8 people and mitigated potential dangers following a building collapse in Jeddah's Al-Faisaliah district.
The collapse affected 13 apartments across 5 floors, with rescue operations extending until early Friday morning.
Initial reports indicate that maintenance work in the building's basement triggered the collapse.
The densely-populated Al-Faisaliah neighborhood houses both foreign nationals and Saudi citizens.
The General Directorate of Civil Defense in Jeddah has confirmed these details.