Tragedy in Kaolack: A R+3 building housing people collapses in Taba Ngoye

A R+3 building in Taba Ngoye, Kaolack, collapsed during the night of October 3-4, 2026, resulting in one death and three minor injuries. Firefighters responded quickly to rescue victims and search for additional survivors under the rubble. The causes of the collapse are still unknown, and an assessment of the site is underway to identify the factors behind the incident.