Collapsing Buildings and Roadways

[Starr DiGiacomo]

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

[Juan F Martinez]

Mine collapse traps 24 miners in Iran. According to Kolbarnews, on Wed morning, Dec 31, 2025, an iron ore mine collapsed approx 80 kilometers from the city of Bafq in Yazd Province.

Based on initial reports, at the time of the incident, 24 workers were present at the mine site, all of whom were trapped following the collapse.

Mojtaba Khaledi, spokesperson for the Iranian Red Crescent Society, confirmed the incident and stated that so far, 18 workers have been rescued from under the rubble.

According to him, the general condition of most of the rescued workers has been reported as stable; however, 2 individuals were transferred to medical centers dt the severity of their injuries, in coordination with emergency teams.

Rescue operations by Red Crescent forces and local teams are ongoing, and no precise information has yet been released regarding the condition of the remaining trapped workers.

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[Tracie Crespo]

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/building-collapse-so...

At least 3 dead, including 1-year-old, in building collapse in South Africa

Three people, including a child, have died after a two-story building collapsed in Soweto, South Africa

By

The Associated Press

December 28, 2025, 4:15 AM

JOHANNESBURG -- Three people, including a one-year-old child, died when a two-story building collapsed in South Africa's Soweto township, west of Johannesburg, in the early hours of Sunday morning, authorities said.

Three others sustained injuries during the incident and were receiving treatment at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.

According to authorities, a total of six people were inside the building when it collapsed and emergency personnel rescued the three people injured who were trapped under the rubble.

“Tragically, three lives were lost in this incident, two adult females and one child. The incident has been handed over to the relevant authorities for further investigation,” said Xolile Khumalo, spokesperson for Johannesburg Emergency Management Services.

On Dec. 12, five people died when a multistory building at the site of a Hindu temple collapsed near the coastal city of Durban.

The building was being constructed on top of the temple in the town of Verulam, about 25 kilometers (15 miles) north of Durban, when it collapsed.

One person was reported dead at the time, but search teams later pulled four more bodies from the rubble, bringing the death toll to five.

[Tracie Crespo]

https://al24news.dz/en/egypt-eight-killed-in-building-collapse/

Egypt: Eight Killed in Building Collapse

Khaled Bensekkaim1 day ago

Eight people were killed in the collapse of a five-storey residential building in Egypt’s Giza governorate, south of Cairo, local media reported on Thursday.

According to news website Ahram Online, which provided the updated toll, rescue teams recovered the body of the last missing person after two days of search and debris-removal operations.

The building collapsed on Tuesday evening in Imbaba, a densely populated district of Giza, causing damage to several adjacent buildings, which were evacuated as a precaution pending safety assessments.

In a statement published on social media, authorities said debris removal was carried out manually, as the narrow street where the building was located prevented the use of heavy machinery.

A committee of specialized engineers has been tasked with investigating the causes of the collapse, particularly to determine whether the building had undergone unauthorized modifications or violated urban planning regulations.

[Tracie Crespo]

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/rear-vacant-home-collaps...

Rear of vacant home collapses on Christmas Day in Philadelphia

At this time, it is unclear why the house collapsed.

By Cherise Lynch • Published December 25, 2025 • Updated on December 25, 2025 at 7:04 pm

NBC Universal, Inc.

Jarring moments on Christmas morning for neighbors in one part of Philadelphia’s West Powelton neighborhood. The rear of a home collapsed.

Neighbors in Philadelphia’s West Powelton neighborhood woke up to a jarring scene on Christmas morning after the rear portion of a home collapsed.

The collapse happened on 43rd Street.

A neighbor, who spoke with NBC10, said no one has lived in the house for quite some time.

While an NBC10 photojournalist was on the scene, officials from the city’s Department of Licenses and Inspections posted notices saying they plan to demolish what's left of the house.

At this time, it is unclear why the house collapsed. No injuries were reported.

[Tracie Crespo]

https://www.wandtv.com/news/illinois/wall-collapse-forces-emergency...

Wall collapse forces emergency response at Paris finance office

WAND Digital Team

Dec 20, 2025 Updated 15 hrs ago

PARIS, Ill. (WAND) — Firefighters worked for hours to empty out a finance office in Paris after a wall collapsed Thursday.

According to Paris Fire Chief Zack Janis, crews responded just before 9 a.m. to reports of a wall collapse at 126 N. Main Street. The building is occupied by World Finance, a financial service that offers loans and tax preparation services.

Firefighters found the northeast wall, which is about 40-50 feet long, had fallen outward. Nobody was inside the building when it happened.

Power and gas services were disconnected, and firefighters used a drone to assess the damage.

Janis said due to the extent of the collapse and the wind conditions, it was not possible to secure or cover the exposed building. Instead, the chief said the safest course of action was to remove critical items from the building.

Using a U-Haul arranged by the company, firefighters were able to empty the building using dollies after about an hour and a half.

Janis said structural evaluations of the property are underway, and the area should be avoided.

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[Tracie Crespo]

https://www.kgw.com/article/weather/severe-weather/highway-6-closed...

Highway 6 closed indefinitely due to landslide, sunken grade

The landslide occurred about four miles west of Glenwood. It's the latest major transportation disruption in northwest Oregon following several rounds of heavy rain.

Credit: Oregon Department of Transportation

Highway 6 is closed indefinitely due to a landslide and a sunken roadway between mileposts 27 and 42

Author: Alex Jensen

Published: 10:39 AM PST December 19, 2025

Updated: 5:41 PM PST December 19, 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. — Highway 6 is closed indefinitely due to a landslide and a sunken roadway between mileposts 27 and 42, cutting off travel between Portland and Tillamook on the Oregon coast.

The landslide occurred about four miles west of Glenwood, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Drivers heading to Tillamook will need to use Highway 26 or Highway 30 as alternate routes. Highway 101 is closed between the Highway 18 interchange and Neskowin because of a landslide, while Highway 22 remains open but has several areas of high water.

The closure is the latest major transportation disruption in northwest Oregon following several rounds of heavy rain. Ten homes were evacuated near a landslide that closed Highway 229, and the Historic Columbia River Highway is closed near Vista House due to another slide.

Drivers should use caution if they need to travel anywhere in northwest Oregon and visit TripCheck.com beforehand, ODOT said.

This is a developing story and will be updated with more details as they emerge.

[Tracie Crespo]

https://www.balidiscovery.com/ubud-balis-main-street-closed-by-brid...

Ubud, Bali, Indonesia...

Ubud Bali’s Main Street Closed by Bridge Collapse

 

Ubud, Bali’s already horrendous traffic congestion has worsened with the closure of the village’s main street, Jalan Raya Ubud, following the collapse of the bridge adjacent to Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) on Thursday afternoon, 18 December 2025.

Flash flood waters undermined the under-bridge conduit on the main street of Ubud, closing the road to traffic until repairs can be made.

Quoted by Balipost.com, the Head of Public Works and Zoning (PUPR) for Gianyar Regency, Dewa Gede Putra Hartawan, has confirmed the damage and closure of one of the province’s main roadways running through the center of Ubud, the busy business and cultural center of the Island. The flash flood caused half of the roadway to collapse and compromised the integrity of the entire bridge.

“The road has collapsed adjacent to the BRI, affecting a provincial roadway. For reasons of safety, we have temporarily closed access to the area to all traffic as the sinkhole on the road continues to expand,” said Hartawan.

The asphalt covering the roadway has collapsed because the conduit beneath it has been largely washed away. The water conduit under the road was overwhelmed by flash flooding.

A barricade and police line closing the road was quickly put in place, with all traffic now detoured via surrounding, smaller roads. The public traveling to and from Ubud’s Center is advised to expect delays and to seek alternative routes.

Because Ubud’s Main Street is designated as a Provincial roadway, the PUPR of Gianyar Regency is coordinating permanent repairs with Provincial Authorities. Until repairs can be carried out, the road will remain closed for an indefinite period, the duration of which has yet to be determined.

[Juan F Martinez]

Bridge and road collapse in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. 

Ubud, Bali’s already horrendous traffic congestion has worsened with the closure of the village’s main street, Jalan Raya Ubud, following the collapse of the bridge adjacent to Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) on Thursday afternoon, 18 December 2025.

Flash flood waters undermined the under-bridge conduit on the main street of Ubud, closing the road to traffic until repairs can be made.

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[Tracie Crespo]

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz942wd2w5go

'Madness' as scaffolding collapses in city

20 hours ago

Joshua Askew South East

Scaffolding collapses onto parked cars

Scaffolding has collapsed onto a city street creating a scene one resident described as "madness".

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said no one was injured in the incident on First Avenue in Hove on Thursday.

Photos collected by BBC reporters on the scene showed multiple cars damaged by the metal poles.

Michael Carey, who lives nearby, told BBC Radio Sussex it was "dramatic", adding: "It feels a bit mental. It's lucky that no one was walking past or in the cars."

The incident comes amid a Met Office yellow weather warning for rain in southern England.

Eddie Mitchell

No one was injured, said firefighters

Eddie Mitchell

Mr Carey described the scene as "madness"

Eddie Mitchell

"Luckily" no one was injured, said Mr Carey

Eddie Mitchell

Multiple cars were damaged, BBC reporters found

Mr Carey said one car looked "completely crushed", the scaffolding was "wrecked" and the glasswork and balconies on buildings were damaged.

"Madness", he told BBC Radio Sussex.

Mr Carey, who lives nearby, had been cycling home when he came across the scaffolding

Firefighters said they were called to the incident just before 13:30 GMT, with one fire engine from Preston Circus in attendance.

Crews attended the scene, liaised with police and the area was cordoned off, they added.

The fire service said they left the scene just after 15:00, handing over to the main building contractor.

Mimi Hodgkins, who lives next to scaffolding in Adelaide mansions, told the BBC she did not hear anything.

She said she was "really surprised" to see what happened, with a "lot of police" in attendance.

"It's very windy, very dangerous actually," she said.

"I was lucky that I didn't park my car there... even if you were passing there, you could really be killed."

[Juan F Martinez]

Verulam, South Africa

A multistory building being constructed on top of a Hindu temple collapsed Friday in the South African town of Verulam, killing at least one person and leaving several others trapped under the rubble and concrete, local authorities said.

The authorities did not immediately say how many people were trapped, but an official with a privately run emergency response organization said initial reports indicated there were 6 people, though that was not confirmed.

A further 8 people were injured and taken to the hospital, the official said.

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