At least 2 killed after five-story building collapses in N. Lebanon

Key Highlights

• Rescue teams had earlier pulled one woman alive from under the debris and transferred her to the local hospital for treatment, while a 14-year-old boy from the same family was reported to be in safe condition.
• Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said in a statement that he has been closely following the situation, stressing the need to provide all necessary support to the affected family and enhance coordination among relevant government bodies.
• He reiterated that addressing unsafe buildings in Tripoli is a top government priority and pledged to secure necessary funding as soon as possible.
• The incident has renewed concerns over the deteriorating condition of residential buildings in Tripoli.
• The city’s mayor warned that authorities are “racing against time,” noting that 105 buildings require immediate evacuation and around 700 others need urgent intervention.