Building collapses in Thiès: workers trapped under rubble as rescue teams respond

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 27, 2026Country: Senegal
Society & Lifestyle
Building collapses in Thiès: workers trapped under rubble as rescue teams respond

A five-storey building still under construction collapsed completely on Tuesday morning in the Sud Stade neighbourhood of Thiès. Masons working at the site are believed to be trapped beneath the rubble, and firefighters are continuing their search. Administrative and local authorities have visited the scene to monitor the rescue operation and support the teams. No official casualty toll has been released, and the cause of the collapse remains unclear.

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