# Gaza residential building collapses, six families reportedly trapped

https://mins.news/en/item/60335

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-16 04:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/16/gaza-residential-building-collapses-six-families-reportedly-trapped?traffic_source=rss

> A multi-storey residential building collapsed overnight in western Gaza City, reportedly trapping six families beneath the rubble. Rescue crews and residents dug by hand and pulled out children and other survivors, while casualties remained unclear. Local media said the building had previously been damaged by an Israeli bombing and left structurally unsafe.

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