Collapsing Buildings and Roadways

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Highway collapse, Jingdong, China, 03.11.25

Building Collapse in Manchester, UK

October 17, 2025, a playground collapsed at Zijiang School in Shaoyang City, Hunan Province, fortunately no casualties were reported. The Zijiang School playground collapse emergency response headquarters announced on Saturday that they have begun an investigation to the cause.

The emergency response headquarters confirmed that the west wall and some playgrounds of the campus of the school collapsed, and the corners of the west side of the Boxue Building (teaching building) were damaged.

ZETATALK: THE STRETCH ZONE, THAT SINKING FEELING

ZetaTalk explores the concept of Earth's "stretch zones"—regions where tectonic plates are being pulled apart due to planetary forces, particularly in anticipation of a predicted pole shift. It focuses heavily on the eastern seaboard of the U.S., the Caribbean, and parts of Europe, warning that these areas will experience significant land subsidence due to the widening of the Atlantic Rift.

Key points include:

• Historical evidence of submerged forests and civilizations off the U.S. East Coast and Bermuda.

• Predictions that areas like Florida, Georgia, and the UK will lose elevation and be permanently flooded.

• A detailed catalog of sinkholes, train derailments, infrastructure collapses, and mysterious odors from 2004–2005, interpreted as signs of Earth stretching.

• The concept of “imploding cities”, where underground infrastructure fails due to shifting rock layers.

• Warnings to relocate from vulnerable coastal and low-lying areas before the pole shift occurs.

More: https://www.zetatalk.com/index/blog1010.htm

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Navy Building Collapses In Abuja, One Dead, Many Trapped! A building belonging to the Nigerian Navy in Abuja collapsed this morning killing one person and trapping many others. Rescuers are digging through the rubbles to rescue those trapped inside the lower level of the building. Rescue workers told Thetimesofnigeria.com correspondent that three people have evacuated to the hospital with serious injuries. The building is located in Gwarinpa reputed to be the largest residential estate in Nigeria. “One person died here and the ambulance took the body away. Three people have been taken to the hospital.”  One of the early responders to the site said. Our correspondence saw several rescue workers at the site while the police and civil defense are having a busy time controlling the onlookers and neighbors.

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Navy Building Collapses In Abuja, One Dead, Many Trapped!

Sat Jan, 28 2012

A building belonging to the Nigerian Navy in Abuja collapsed this morning killing one person and trapping many others. Rescuers are digging through the rubbles to rescue those trapped inside the lower level of the building. Rescue workers told Thetimesofnigeria.com correspondent that three people have evacuated to the hospital with serious injuries. The building is located in Gwarinpa reputed to be the largest residential estate in Nigeria. “One person died here and the ambulance took the body away. Three people have been taken to the hospital.”  One of the early responders to the site said. Our correspondence saw several rescue workers at the site while the police and civil defense are having a busy time controlling the onlookers and neighbors.

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Ceiling collapse closes Crieff Royal Bank of Scotland branch

Jan 27 2012 by Katy Gordon, Perthshire Advertiser Friday

A BANKING collapse of a different kind has caused mayhem in Crieff this week.

The Royal Bank of Scotland in James Square was forced to close its doors when part of its ceiling came crashing down.

However, the company reacted quickly, setting up a mobile bank in the square opposite the premises.

The building above the bank is part of the derelict Drummond Arms Hotel.

A spokesperson for RBS said yesterday: “We can confirm that our branch in Crieff has had to close for the time being due to structural damage in the building above, which has resulted in flooding.

“This is, of course, deeply regrettable. However, we have taken immediate action to ensure we continue to provide banking services through a mobile bank.

“Construction experts are currently examining the damage to the property and we are trying to contact the owner of the property to ensure he is aware of the issue.”

The bank was looking into the possibility of bringing a Portakabin-style branch to the town.

Crieff-based MSP Roseanna Cunningham urged the owners of the hotel to work to keep the building safe.

She said: “I was very concerned to learn of the problems that have been caused to the High Street branch of the RBS by the apparent lack of upkeep of the Drummond Arms.

“Staff and customers have been really disadvantaged by this situation and I hope that it can be resolved as soon as possible.

“I have no doubt that RBS have plenty of lawyers that they can get on the case but I would urge the owners of the Drummond Arms to ensure that the building is made safe and maintained to a reasonable state of repair.”

Representatives of the owner of the Drummond Arms Hotel were not available for comment.

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DOWNTOWN — A partial collapse at the new casino site at the corner of Reading and Broadway Street has been reported this morning.

• Live video from the site

As many as 16-20 people were injured, nine with serious injuries. Ten people were taken to University Hospital. All workers were conscious and are being evaluated, but none have life-threatening injuries even though their exact conditions are not known. The workers range in age from 30 to mid-40s. Most are expected to be released later today.

“Everyone who was brought in was treated within seconds,” said Diana Maria Lara, hospital spokeswoman.

Cincinnati Police Lt. Maurice Robinson they aren’t sure yet why the collapse occured, but it’s a large section of the building. A casino representative is being briefed on the situation and OSHAA respresentatives are expected on the scene soon.

A spokeswoman for general contractor Messer Construction said it was gathering information on the accident this morning and didn't have any immediate comment.

Fire Chief Dick Braun said workers were pouring concrete on the second floor when the floor gave out below them. No one was underneath the collapse.

Muddy conditions forced firefighters to build a makeshift bridge to transport injured workers from the scene. Braun said while the rain hampered rescue efforts, a structural engineer will have to examine the building to determine what happened.

One of the workers said they had been ordered not to talk.

Roads around the casino are being closed by police.

There were approximately 11-12 fire trucks on the scene and several ambulances were tending to people who have minor injuries.

City spokeswoman Meg Olberding said workers have been sent home and site will be closed today.

In October 2010, casino developer Rock G Southwest aming named four Ohio construction companies to oversee construction of the $400 millionts downtown casino at Broadway Commons.

The local companies are: Messer Construction Co. of Bond Hill, D.A.G. Construction Co. Inc. of Walnut Hills, Jostin Construction of Walnut Hills and TriVersity Construction Group of Lockland

The last three companies, which are minority-owned, will form a joint venture for the project called Pendleton Construction Group LLC to pool resources to increase inclusion and workforce diversity.

A spokeswoman for Messer said this morning it was still investigating the collapse and had no immediate comment.

On Dec. 16 there was a collapse of a parking garage connected with the downtown Cleveland casino also being developed by Rock Gaming. , There were no injuries in that incident and construction has resumed.

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January 26, 2012

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Portion of five-story building collapses in McDowell County onto ad...

• A portion of the five-story Libby Building collapsed early Thursday morning with the debris falling onto the adjacent Southern Insurance Agency structure on McDowell Street. No injuries were reported in the 4:30 a.m. collapse. 

  

WELCH —  A portion of a five-story structure damaged by fire earlier this week has collapsed onto an adjoining agency building, officials in McDowell County confirm this morning.

A portion of the historic Libby Building collapsed at 4:30 a.m. with the debris falling onto the adjacent Southern Insurance Agency building on McDowell Street, according to 911 officials and the city of Welch.

No injuries were immediately reported. City officials are currently on scene assessing the damage.

“I got the call at 7:30 a.m. this morning,” City Attorney Danny Barie said. “A part (of the building) fell off of the side going toward Coney Island, and severely damaged the roof of Southern Insurance. About a third of the roof of Southern Insurance is collapsed now. When the debris from the Libby Building fell on Southern Insurance, the force blew out the front of their glass windows.”

Barie said city officials are concerned about the possibility of an additional collapse of the of the old Libby Building, and are working to expedite demolition efforts. Traffic will continue to be re-routed in the downtown due to the building collapse.

“The whole area is blocked off,” Barie said. “We are re-routing traffic. We are trying to keep people away from that block. There is still a danger to anyone on foot or car.”

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One killed in building collapse

RAWALPINDI: One person died when an under construction building collapsed in Masrial area on Thursday.

An official of Rescue 1122 said that a complaint was received about collapse of an under construction building on Masrial.

On receiving the information, Rescue 1122 personnel reached the spot and started rescue operation. But, their efforts proved to be fruitless as 35 years old Muhammad Akber s/o Banaras had already expired. His body was shifted to District Headquater Hospital (DHQ) for autopsy.

The reason of collapse was yet to be known

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Man rescued from JCB in grain silo collapse at Seaforth Docks - 3.35PM UPDATE

January 26, 2012

A TRAPPED warehouse worker was rescued from his JCB after a grain store roof collapsed at Seaforth Docks.

Firefighters were called to a grain warehouse on South Hornby Dock at 10.31 this morning to release the 35-year-old man, after a 50-foot section of a shed roof collapsed.

A search and rescue team were also deployed to look for other workers trapped in the wreckage, though no-one else was injured.

The worker was given first aid and oxygen and released from the JCB at 11.25am.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service personnel also removed debris in the area of the collapse to help paramedics remove the man from the cab of the JCB.

He was taken to Aintree Hospital but at this stage his injuries are not thought to be serious.

A fire engine from Kirkdale Community Fire Station, an appliance from Crosby Community Fire Station, and the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team based at Croxteth Community Fire Station responded to the call-out.

Port of Liverpool police also attended, cordoning off a section of the road, along with ambulance crews, and the area was cleared by 12.15pm.

As of 2.30pm the incident has yet to be reported to the Health and Safety Executive.

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Man trapped in Leeds wall collapse

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By Bruce Smith
Published on Thursday 26 January 2012 15:46

AN air ambulance was alerted after a supporting wall fell on a man in Leeds today.

The man, believed to be aged around 62, was trapped by the wall in the Manor Garth Road, Kippax, shortly after 3pm.

Fire Service crews were sent to the scene and managed to release the man, but it was not known whether he would be flown to hospital or taken by road ambulance.

The cause of the collapse of the wall and exact circumstances were not immediately known.

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Weak structures: 13 die in roof collapse incidents

PESHAWAR/KOHISTAN/QUETTA: 

A clutch of roof collapse incidents across the country claimed 13 lives on Wednesday.

Seven people were killed when the roof of a house came crashing down in Peshawar due to a gas leak explosion. Likewise, five people died in Kohistan when the roof of a clay-built house collapsed. A 10-year-old child lost his life in Quetta when the roof of a rickety hotel caved in.

Seven people, including a woman and three children, were killed in the roof-collapse incident in the Namak Mandi area of Peshawar on Wednesday.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Imtiaz told The Express Tribune that the explosion, which took place at around 4:45 am, was the result of a gas leakage.

“Nazar Muhammad, his wife and three daughters were killed, while one daughter was injured,” he said. The DSP said that the wife of Nazar Muhammad’s brother was also killed as a result of the explosion.

Imtiaz added that despite awareness campaigns, people do not turn off gas heaters and incidents like this have become a routine.

Rescue teams rushed to the area and according to a statement issued by Rescue 1122, the disaster emergency response team,rescued Rehman, 29, and Samin, 25, alive and  recovered bodies of Nazar Muhammad, his wife Maryam, 23; Asma, 13; Attia, 12; Aiman, nine; and Waqar, eight, from the debris.

Five labourers, including two brothers, were killed and two others injured seriously when a similar roof collapse incident happened in the remote village of Teshil Pattan in Kohistan on Tuesday evening, police and villagers said.  The injured were shifted to the Bisham hospital where their condition was stated to be critical.

Kohistan District Police Officer Muhammad Ilyas Khan told The Express Tribune that seven mine workers of a local chromite mine were asleep in a clay-built house situated on the foothill of village Darra Jeejal when a heavy mass of earth fell on it.

A 10-year-old boy was killed and two others sustained injuries when the roof of an improvised roadside hotel collapsed on Saryab Road in Quetta on Wednesday.

According to owner of the hotel, there were three people, including a child, having a tea inside the hotel near the New Saryab police station when the roof caved in. As a result, the three were trapped in the rubble.

People at the scene pulled out the body of 10-year-old Faheem and the two injured were also rescued. They were shifted to the Sandeman Hospital where the condition of the injured was stated to be out of danger.

“The hotel was built with mud and it was in very poor condition,” a police official of New Saryab told The Express Tribune.

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Roof collapse sparks huge search of building

8:20am Thursday 26th January 2012 in

A massive search was launched in a derelict Keighley building after part of the roof collapsed, sparking fears someone could be trapped beneath the rubble.

A specialist fire service search and rescue team – with a sniffer dog – was called in to sift through the debris at the Harold Town building, in Chesham Street.

A security guard who had raised the alarm shortly after 2am yesterday reported hearing a shout as the section of roof fell.

But firefighters remained at the scene for about six hours and found no one.

Police were initially contacted by the security guard and they then alerted the fire brigade, which mobilised two crews from Keighley Fire Station and the specialist unit from Cleckheaton.

Keighley watch commander Steve Moorhouse said: “It was believed that someone may have been inside the two-storey bit of the building affected by the collapse and could have been trapped. A full search was carried out and we kept one of our crews at the scene until the operation was concluded.”

The Harold Town building, which is owned by Bradford Council, is being demolished. It has stood empty since 2010, when its former occupier, Keighley Campus Leeds City College, moved out.

The one-hectare site is allocated for employment use and once it has been cleared the Council hopes to attract a new employer to the plot.

A Council spokesman said officers visited the site yesterday after the incident and a meeting was taking place to discuss the issue. He said: “During demolition, responsibility for the security and management of the site is passed to the contractor and will be handed back to the Council when the work is completed.”