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One killed and dozens trapped after Philippines construction collapse
- May, 24, 2026
- Structural Failures Forensic Engineering News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Philippines
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A nine-storey building under construction collapsed before dawn in Angeles City, north of Manila, killing at least one Malaysian tourist and leaving at least 21 people trapped beneath the rubble. The...
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Unfinished building collapse in Accra leaves three dead, highlighting a recurring structural safety crisis
- Mar, 31, 2026
- Structural Failures Forensic Engineering News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Ghana
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A three-storey unfinished building collapsed in Accra’s New Town area, resulting in three fatalities and multiple injuries. The structure, originally part of a school project, was being used for a chu...
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Scaffolded structure failure in Greater Manchester injures two
- Mar, 24, 2026
- Structural Failures Structural Deflection News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- United Kingdom, Manchester
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A partially scaffolded terraced building on King Street in Oldham collapsed on March 24, 2026, triggering a large-scale emergency response and raising concerns over structural stability during refurb...
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Nairobi’s 22-Storey collapse turns fatal as construction failures continue to repeat
- Mar, 18, 2026
- Structural Failures Forensic Engineering News On Natural Disasters / Failures Construction Management
- Kenya, Nairobi
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
A partial structural collapse at a 22-storey building under construction in Westlands, Nairobi, has triggered emergency response operations and renewed scrutiny over construction safety practices in...
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Lagos school fails minutes after emergency evacuation
- Mar, 10, 2026
- Structural Failures Forensics News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Nigeria, Lagos
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Students and teachers of Yemco Nursery, Primary and Comprehensive College in the Ogba area of Lagos State narrowly escaped a major tragedy after a four-storey building housing the school collapsed on...
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