Collapsing Buildings and Roadways

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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Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on December 16, 2011 at 8:23pm: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-16213558

Second wall collapse 'could have killed'

Residents now want an emergency response to protect their homes

Residents living near a wall which collapsed in Londonderry on Thursday have said children could have been hurt or killed.

50ft of the wall in Harding Street, near Abercorn Road, fell on Thursday.

On Wednesday a 30ft section of the wall in Marlborough Terrace collapsed after heavy rain.

Derry City Council said they visited Harding Street on Thursday to inspect the collapse of a retaining wall, and made the area secure.

Paula Carlin, who lives in Harding Street, said she watched the wall behind her house fall into the lane below.

"Wee ones use that back lane, and if it had fallen onto them they could have been killed.

"The next heavy wind or rain could take it away completely."

Her neighbour Heather Clarke said she feared the rest of the wall was now unsafe.

"These houses aren't built on concrete, so if the wall that's supporting them goes, the back yards and everything could go."

Derry City Council said arrangements are in place to erect appropriate signage and fencing on Friday morning.

"We are in contact with the owners of the affected properties so they can advise their insurance companies so that necessary arrangements can be made to clear the area of debris and review repair work to the wall."

John Kelpie from the council said it was a "dreadful" situation for residents.

"There's been very substantial damage in both areas.

"The damage is mostly to private property, and there is a mews laneway involved as well.

"The Council has intervened to try to facilitate between as many people as possible, and give residents some reassurance there is someone acting on their behalf."

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on December 16, 2011 at 8:21pm: http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/9424263.Investigation_underway_a...

UPDATED: Investigation after bricks fall into road

9:06am Friday 16th Dec

BRICKS came loose from a terraced house and fell into a road, causing police and fire crews to be called to the scene.

The brickwork at the front of the house started collapsing shortly before 6.30am on Friday at Dentons Green Lane.

Nobody was injured but police had to close the road as a precaution until about 7am.

St Helens Council’s building control team was called to assess the situation. Bricks were removed and the property made safe.

A spokesman said: “Some of the brickwork at the front of the property had started to come away. The house is still habitable (but) it is understood some members of the public moved in with relatives.”

A statement from Merseyside Fire and Rescue service read: “Police closed the road and firefighters were on scene helping to monitor the situation after part of the front wall of the building collapsed.”

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on December 16, 2011 at 8:03pm: Slab Collapsed @ Main Road
Posted on 15-Dec-2011

Before we forget the collapse of Syamala Sadan, another incident took place here on Wednesday. However, rumor spread that building was collapsed but this is a minor incident. Police and Revenue officers reached the incident spot immediately receiving this news. A slab in Samudaya Bhavan near Masid Center, Main Road was collapsed. Two masons and textile businessperson was injured in this incident. Due to this incident, neighboring shops owners and workers moved away from the place in panic. In the ground floor in Sri Balaji Lodge building, there are few textile shops. However, slab of the textile shop reached demolition stage. During repair of this slab, the slab was collapsed all of a sudden on the workers and the owner. Due to this, they fell directly on the footpath from the crack of the slab. Officers advised to close all the shops nearby and later on when Engineers confirmed that there was no problem, shops were reopened. Kakinada DSP Sai Sri, Town CI Dev Kumar, Traffic CI Eswarudu, Revenu, Municipal Officers visited the incident spot and investigating the strength of building.

http://www.inkakinada.com/news/headline/slab-collapsed-main-road

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on December 15, 2011 at 5:56am: http://www.detnews.com/article/20111214/METRO/112140416/1409/Roof-c...

Roof collapse kills 2 in abandoned nursing home

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Police and fire officials are on the scene at 18250 W. Seven Mile Road. It’s not clear how the individuals died. (Robin Buckson / The Detroit News)

Detroit— A roof collapse in an abandoned nursing home killed two apparent metal scrappers, who were found by police Wednesday afternoon at the longtime west-side eyesore.

Sgt. Eren Stephens said the two men had been reported missing since Monday. Their bodies were found on the first floor in the rear of the abandoned Arnold Nursing home at 18520 W. Seven Mile.

Nearby residents are upset that the facility, on 13 acres with several buildings, has been allowed to deteriorate for years. The facility closed in early 2000 and has been open to trespassers for months.

Kwaku Atara, a spokesman for the Detroit Fire Department, said scrappers pose a danger to themselves and firefighters.

"This is a dangerous way to make a living," Atara said. "Firefighters and first responders have to go into these buildings."

Kevin Johnson, a pastor of the nearby Calvary Presbyterian, said he saw fire trucks arrive around 2:20 p.m. and that the facility is a danger to the neighborhood. The front of the main building is full of trash and pallets and the grounds are overgrown. Johnson and his parishioners have cut the grass and weeds around the building for months.

Fred Coates, 46, who works nearby, said he routinely sees people in and out of the facility, which includes several buildings on 13 acres.

"They are in there all the time," said Coates.

The Wayne County Treasurer's Office foreclosed on it in March for unpaid taxes. It was sold in October for $21,1000 to Rashad Al-Mehdi of Dearborn and his company Landstar Enterprises. A call to Al-Mehdi wasn't immediately returned Wednesday afternoon.

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on December 14, 2011 at 4:48am: http://www.wmtw.com/news/29987460/detail.html

Rochester Water Tower In Danger Of Collapse

Residents In Area Evacuated

ROCHESTER, N.H. -- New Hampshire officials are evacuating some homes and a small airport in Rochester due to a fracture in the city's water tank.Rochester City Manager Daniel Fitzpatrick says the leak is at the base of the water tank on Rochester Hill Road.City officials are draining the tank and advising residents their water pressure will be reduced.

Images: Water Tank In Danger Of Collapse

Fitzpatrick said in an email Tuesday to city employees that the tank does not appear to be at risk of collapsing, but there is a potential that it could.The tank is a water storage facility and is not the city's main source of water. It is not a water tower.City officials say residents who were evacuated should call 332-4096 to learn when they can return to their homes.

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on December 13, 2011 at 3:07pm: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/concrete-mix-collapse-kills-2/211376-60-...

Concrete mix collapse kills 2

CHENNAI: Two contract labourers died and five were injured after a concrete mixture put up to lay the roof of a building for a private aircraft accessory manufacturing facility collapsed at Madras Export Processing Zone (MEPZ), Tambaram, around midnight on Sunday.

Police, who arrested three persons, including an engineer and a supervisor in this connection, said that the incident occurred after the iron rods and casuarina poles gave way, unable to withstand the weight of the mix.

About 10 lorry loads of concrete mix were laid over iron plates supported by iron rods and casuarina poles to construct the roof of the ground floor and flooring of the first floor of a building at a height of about 18 feet.

The building, which was an extension to the main building of the private aircraft spare parts manufacturing company, was covering about 10,000 sq ft and 27 labourers under a private contractor were involved in the work that took place only in the night, police added.

Some of them were checking for leaks in between the iron plates around midnight when the incident occurred.

Tambaram fire services personnel were called in for rescue operations.

While labourer Kadavul (40), of Thiruneermalai Road in Kadaperi, who was rescued by fellow labourers died in the hospital, the body of Chinnaiyan (32), of Villupuram, who was caught in between the heap of concrete mix, iron plates and rods, was recovered only after six hours.

“Since he was trapped below the concrete mix and rods and plates, we requisitioned the services of welding workers. Since it was midnight, we could not get them to the spot. They came only by 3 am and it took two hours for them to drill the plates and rods,” said Suryaprakash, Station Fire Officer, Tambaram.

Four others — Ramachandran (30), Murthy (35), Murali (35) and Rajamani (40) — sustained minor injuries, while a labourer Sampath (35) of Ganpathipuram, Selaiyur, who suffered head injuries, was admitted to Government GH.

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on December 13, 2011 at 2:23am: Three-storey building collapses in Lagos
By Titilayo Banjoko 2 hours 9 minutes ago
http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/news-update/29564-t...

A man was yesterday trapped for several hours under the rubbles of a three-storey building belonging to The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) at no. 7, Afolabi Ground, Obayan Street, Akoka, Lagos.

The building, which was being renovated, collapsed around 3pm.

The trapped man waved his hand continuously, seeking help.

Officials of the State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), men of the Fire Service and the Police rushed to the scene some minutes after the building collapsed. Three people were rescued.

The victims, including a carpenter identified as Baba Dada, were working on the building when it caved in.

The Nation gathered that the building was recently vacated by the church to give room for reconstruction.

LASEMA’s Director-General Dr. Oke Osanyintolu said the team rescued two victims shortly after it got to the scene, but it took some time before the third victim was rescued.

He said the victims had been taken to the hospital.

Police spokesman Jinadu Samuel also confirmed the incident.

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on December 12, 2011 at 9:00pm: http://www.khon2.com/content/news/developingstories/story/UPDATE-Wa...

UPDATE: Water main break fixed, water restored to Kailua residents

Board of Water Supply crews have repaired the 8-inch main on Kainalu Drive and have restored water service to affected customers as of 4:09 a.m. The crews are now in the process of finalizing road repair.

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BWS officials are still trying to determine the size of the break, but say 50 customers are currently without water. The break has also caused a large sinkhole to form, forcing the closure of Kainalu Drive between Kailua Road and Kuukama Street. Traffic on Kailua Road near Kainalu Drive is being contra-flowed.

Police officers are on the scene to help direct traffic. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and to use alternate routes where possible.

A water wagon has been setup at 252 Kailua Road and a spigot to a hydrant on Kainalu Drive near Kuukama Street is available to provide water to those affected. This repair is expected to continue throughout the evening.

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on December 12, 2011 at 5:33pm: http://www.beritajakarta.com/2008/en/newsview.aspx?idwil=0&id=2...

Billboard and Tree in West Jakarta Collapsed

BERITAJAKARTA.COM — 12/12/2011 9:16:33 PM

Another heavy rain and strong wind poured West Jakarta on Monday (12/12) evening caused dozens of trees and billboard were collapsed. In Kembangan, collapse tree collapse tree occurred on Jl Raya Kembangan Raya in front of West Jakarta Administration Mayor. Two Dadap trees with 40 cm diameter and 10 meters height were collapsed in the area and covered the road. As a result, the road condition was congested.

Moreover, collapse tree was also occurred in the yard of West Jakarta Mayor office where the tree has a diameter of 40 cm and almost 10 meters height until ripped on its roots. Besides, it was also occurred on Jl Joglo Raya and Taman Alfa Kembangan Residence. On Jl Joglo Raya, a banyan tree with 30 cm diameter and 15 meters height was hit white box car. While, in Taman Alfa Residence, a banyan tree with 60 cm diameter and 15 meters height also collapsed.

Ironically, although many collapse trees are occurred, District Head of Kembangan, M Andi Maula admitted that he has not known due to he does not receive report from his staff. “I do not know it due to I have also not yet monitored and not yet receive report from my staff,” he expressed, Monday (12/12).

Besides in Kembangan area, dozens of collapse trees were also occurred in Kebon Jeruk. In details, on Jl Lapangan Sepakbola, a banyan tree with 50 cm diameter and 15 meters height collapsed and covered the road. As a result, the traffic flow was congested. While, in front of Kelapa Dua SPBU, a banyan tree with 60 cm diameter and 20 meters height also collapsed. On Jl Raya Perjuangan, tree was collapsed in front of Siloam Hospital. Then, a tree also collapsed near Kebon Jeruk toll gate or precisely in front of Kedoya Apartment.

Besides collapse tree, a billboard in the size of 4x8 cm owned by Media Indonesia on Jl Arjuna Utara near Esa Unggul University was collapsed and hit motorcycle workshop.

Juedin, (22), resident around incident location explained that the incident was occurred at 5 pm when heavy rain and strong wind occurred. “I was sheltering at the workshop. Suddenly, the billboard collapsed and caused a roaring sound,” he told. Luckily, there was no casualty in this incident. But, four motorcycles were also hit by the billboard.

Sub-District Head of Kebonjeruk, Hidayat stated that his side had dispatched officers and park section in sub-district to evacuate it. “They have evacuated the collapse tree and billboard,” he said.

On the other hand, puddle was also occurred on a number of roads in West Jakarta. It was occurred on Jl Arjuna Utara and Jl Arjuna Selatan with almost 50 cm height. As a result, many motorcycles had breaking down when passing on the road. This incident was also occurred on Jl S Parman, Slipi or in front of Citraland Mall with adult’s knee height.

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on December 12, 2011 at 7:04am: http://www.agi.it/english-version/italy/elenco-notizie/201112101234...

TWO SICILIAN TUNNELS CLOSED DUE TO DANGER OF COLLAPSE

12:34 10 DIC 2011

(AGI) Messina - The investigating judge and court of Patti closed two tunnels on the A20 due to the 'real danger of collapse'. The Tindari and Capo d'Orlando tunnels are on the A20 motorway, which runs from Messina to Palermo. The measure was requested by prosecutor Rosa Raffa, who had opened an investigation after a fatal accident on 4 February last year, when a lorry and a car collided inside one of the tunnels.
Eight people were investigated for road safety offences, including six extraordinary commissioners for the Consortium for Sicilian motorways (CAS)and two technical managers of the same