At least 10 people trapped in collapsed building in Jordan

Record ID: 1688851

  • Title: At least 10 people trapped in collapsed building in Jordan
  • Date: 14th September 2022
  • Summary: AMMAN, JORDAN (SEPTEMBER 14, 2022) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF CIVIL DEFENCE PERSONNEL CARRYING BOX OUT OF COLLAPSED BUILDING / PERSONNEL GATHERED ON SITE CIVIL DEFENCE WALKING ON SITE OF BUILDING COLLAPSE USING ROPE VARIOUS OF CIVIL DEFENCE SEARCHING FOR SURVIVORS THROUGH DEBRIS VARIOUS OF LARGE ELECTRIC SAW CUTTING THROUGH CONCRETE (SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) JORDAN'S MINISTER OF STATE FOR MEDIA AFFAIRS, FAISAL SHBOUL, SAYING: “The search operation for those under the rubble is ongoing, there is unverified information about the presence of several people, the number could reach more than ten people. There are signs of life and the search to rescue them is ongoing.” AMMAN, JORDAN (SEPTEMBER 13, 2022) (REUTERS) (NIGHT SHOTS) CIVIL DEFENCE PERSONNEL CARRYING SURVIVOR ON STRETCHER VARIOUS OF SECURITY PERSONNEL GATHERED NEXT TO SITE VARIOUS OF CIVIL DEFENCE PERSONNEL SEARCHING FOR SURVIVORS
  • Embargoed: 28th September 2022 08:40
  • Keywords: Amman Building collapse Casualties Disaster Jordan Search and rescue operation
  • Location: AMMAN, JORDAN
  • City: AMMAN, JORDAN
  • Country: Jordan
  • Topics: Disaster/Accidents,Middle East
  • Reuters ID: LVA001519214092022RP1
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text: PART AUDIO QUALITY AS INCOMING
    Rescuers were searching on Wednesday for ten people under the rubble of a collapsed building in the Jordanian capital where five people were confirmed dead so far, officials said.
    At least 25 people were in a dilapidated residential building in Amman when it crumbled on Tuesday.
    "There are at least 10 people under the rubble ... there are signs of life," said government spokesperson Faisal Shboul during a visit to the site in the Webdeh district.
    Civil defence rescuers worked through the night to remove collapsed concrete roofs and lift debris in a desperate search for survivors.
    About a dozen people had been evacuated so far, several with serious injuries, hospital sources said.
    Prime Minister Bisher al Khasawneh ordered an investigation as officials blamed the building's state of disrepair.
    (Production: Muath Freij, Jehad Abu Shalbak, Hams Rabah)
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