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]

A major construction crane collapse struck Rama II Road in Samut Sakhon on 15 January 2026, killing two people and injuring at least five, after a gantry crane and concrete beam fell onto passing vehicles. The incident occurred during construction of the elevated M82 motorway and has triggered an immediate suspension of work and a high‑level investigation by Thailand’s Transport Ministry.

Video: https://t.me/ZetaTalk_Followers/82276

Collapsing Buildings and Roadways

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[Tracie Crespo]

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Westbound lane closed on W. Highland Avenue after partial road collapse

A portion of W. Highland Avenue is temporarily closed following a partial road collapse, according to city officials.

By Ty Grant

Published: Jan. 14, 2026 at 11:03 AM MST|Updated: 19 hours ago

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A portion of W. Highland Avenue is temporarily closed following a partial road collapse, according to city officials.

The westbound lane in the 900 block of W. Highland Avenue is currently shut down as crews assess and repair the damage. Officials say repairs are expected to take approximately one business day; however, the lane will remain closed until all work is fully completed.

Motorists traveling through the area are urged to use caution and consider alternate routes to avoid potential delays while repairs are underway.

City officials will provide updates as work progresses and the lane is reopened.

[Tracie Crespo]

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Building being demolished in the Bronx suffers partial collapse

CBS New York

Jan 12, 2026

A large section of wall fell onto scaffolding and the street on East Burnside Avenue in Fordham Heights. For video licensing inquiries, contact: [e-mail]

[Juan F Martinez]

Karen, Kenya

At least 2 people have been killed under the rubble of a building under construction in Nairobi's Karen area.

The building collapsed Sat evening, Jan 10, near the Karen Community Church along Ngong Rd.

The Kenya Red Cross deployed its responders to the scene Sat evening, Jan 10.

According to the humanitarian agency, 6 casualties were rescued and taken to hospital.

"A building under construction opposite Karen Community Church, Ngong Road, has collapsed. 3 people were evacuated, others suspected trapped. Response teams at the scene. 6 casualties have been evacuated to hospital. Clearing of the rubble is ongoing, and all trapped persons have been accounted for. Response teams remain on site as operations continue," the Kenya Red Cross said.

Later it would be confirmed that 2 people had died.

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[Juan F Martinez]

Wolverhampton, UK — A man was helped to safety by firefighters after a building collapsed in Wolverhampton, prompting the evacuation of nearby properties as a precaution.

Emergency crews were called to Napier Road, off Dudley Rd earlier on Friday following reports that part of a building had fallen in.

3 fire crews were sent to the scene and a cordon was put in place while surrounding buildings on Dudley Road were evacuated. Napier Road was closed to traffic during the incident.

Per Express and Star, the fire service said the cause of the collapse is not yet known, but it is not believed to be weather-related.

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[Tracie Crespo]

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Bridge collapses during demolition

3 workers injured

Local News

Jan 9, 2026

Eric Ayres

For The Inter-Mountain

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Photo by Eric Ayres Crews from Charles J. Merlo Inc. were working to remove bridge decking from the Washington Avenue Bridge on Wednesday when it suddenly collapsed into Wheeling Creek. Three workers were injured.

WHEELING — Three workers from a demolition crew were injured Wednesday afternoon when the Washington Avenue Bridge collapsed into Wheeling Creek while they were working to dismantle the bridge deck.

WVDOT officials indicated that they were working with the contractor to determine exactly what happened to cause the catastrophic failure of the span while it was in the process of being dismantled. The collapse occurred at around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday.

“The contractor was taking apart the deck, and it collapsed while they were demoing it,” said Brian Kucish, West Virginia Division of Highways District 6 Engineer, noting that information about the incident was still being gathered on Wednesday.

Kucish said one of the workers reportedly had a broken leg, but no life-threatening injuries were reported.

An excavator and a large dump truck were being used for the removal of concrete decking in the middle of the bridge when it collapsed straight down into Wheeling Creek. The heavy equipment remained upright on top of the fallen bridge deck at the bottom of the creek after the collapse, as if everything on the bridge simply fell in a directly vertical drop.

The collapse caused the grid of steel deck supports to pivot on its eastern pillar, causing the east side of the bridge deck’s steel girders to catapult into the air.

The bridge had been closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic since December and was under contract by the West Virginia Department of Transportation to be completely replaced over the course of the next year. Demolition work reportedly began just this week.

Law enforcement officials closed off Washington Avenue on both sides of the scene Wednesday, but onlookers in the neighborhood gathered around the taped-off area in disbelief.

Alecia Blair, who lives just a block away from the bridge, and other nearby residents noted that the impact shook the entire neighborhood. Stunned people in a small crowd that had gathered downstream from the scene indicated that they were going about their daily business and initially had no idea what happened when their homes suddenly shook violently from an inexplicable thud.

“There was a very loud boom,” Blair said. “It didn’t sound quite like an explosion, but it sounded like something collapsed or something was hit. You could feel it. It shook everything – the windows, the house … everything. I was really surprised by it, and then I heard all of the sirens.”

The WVDOT awarded a $5,342,000 contract to Charles J. Merlo Inc. of Mineral Point, Pa., for the bridge replacement work, which was scheduled to take place between December of last year and October of this year.

Emergency responders helped carry the injured workers from the fallen bridge deck out of the creek bed and to the hospital for treatment.

“One person had a serious injury, and the other two injuries were non-life threatening,” said Philip Stahl, spokesman for the Wheeling Fire Department. “All were conscious and are expected to be OK.”

Stahl said one man was inside the excavator and two other workers were on the bridge deck when the span collapsed.

“They were all working on the demolition crew, dismantling the bridge deck,” Stahl said. “Something occurred, and the bridge collapsed and fell into the creek below.”

Emergency crews from the Wheeling Fire Department led the heavy fire and rescue response, which also included the Wheeling Police Department, Ohio County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio County Emergency Management Agency, West Virginia Division of Highways and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.

Those on the scene noted a smell of diesel fuel downstream from the bridge collapse, and officials indicated that some leakage of fuel from the heavy equipment may have occurred because of the impact.

Later in the afternoon, the area was turned back over to the WVDOT and the contractor, according to Stahl, who said emergency responders cleared the scene at around 3 p.m. Wednesday.

A fire had occurred at the bridge on Monday evening shortly after work began on the demolition. However, officials have indicated that the fire was not believed to be a contributing issue related to the collapse.

Officials said crews had used torches to cut steel railings from the sidewalks on the bridge on Monday, and sparks from this work were believed to have subsequently ignited some brush under the bridge after workers left for the evening.

Residents had already braced for the closure of the bridge because of the planned replacement. The span is along a major traffic artery in the east end of the city that connects National Road to Interstate 70 at the intersection of Mount de Chantal Road. Closure of the bridge cuts off quick access from this section of National Road to WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital.

The Washington Avenue Bridge had received poor ratings during inspections in recent years which ultimately led to its load limit being reduced to 5 tons. School buses, fire truck and other large vehicles have not been permitted to cross the bridge for a number of years, and it’s planned replacement has been in the works for some time.

Built in 1947, the Washington Avenue Bridge was a floating-cantilever style span. Officials have said that although the bridge remained structurally sound and able to handle vehicular traffic with the 5 ton weight limit before the closure and demolition work began, they noted that the floating-cantilever design is generally not a favorable one by today’s industry standards.

The new, more modern bridge that is slated to be installed there will be a concrete span that will be able to handle heavier vehicles.

[Tracie Crespo]

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Napier Road cordon live as building 'collapses' and properties evacuated

Fire crews helped one man from the scene - but no one is thought to be hurt

Kelly Ashmore Senior Reporter

• Updated16:25, 9 JAN 2026

Emergency services were called to Napier Road in Wolverhampton as part of a building has 'apparently collapsed'.

Fire crews helped one man from the scene - but no one is thought to be hurt.

The road has been closed, and some nearby properties on Dudley Road have been evacuated.

A West Midlands Fire Service spokesperson said: "We currently have three fire and rescue crews in Napier Road, Wolverhampton, where part of a building has apparently collapsed.

"The road is closed and some nearby properties on Dudley Road have been evacuated as a precaution.

"One man has been helped from the scene by firefighters but, at this stage, is not thought to be hurt."

We will bring you updates about this breaking news story below as details become available.

• Fire service completes 'final sweep' of building

  West Midlands Fire Service said crews have completed a full search of the building with specialist equipment, as well as a final sweep with a search and rescue dog, and no casualties were found.

  It's believed the man who was helped from the scene refused medical attention.

  The fire service said the incident had been left with West Midlands Police.

  Birmingham Live has contacted the force for further comment.

  Ambulance service issue statement

  West Midlands Ambulance Service said it was called to the scene this morning.

  It said: "We were called to reports of a fire at a property near to Dudley Road in Wolverhampton at 11.37am.

  "We sent an ambulance, two paramedic officers and our Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) to the scene.

  "On arrival, there were no patients found and we were stood down."

Police also assisting

West Midlands Police were also at the scene in Napier Road.

A force spokesperson said: "We’re assisting West Midlands Fire Service, who are the lead agency."

The scene in Napier Road, Wolverhampton where a building collapsed (Mandeep Singh Bhogal)

• Footage of the scene in Napier Road shows several emergency vehicles present.

  Firefighters can be seen within the cordon, as can a building that appears to have collapsed.

Where is Napier Road?

Napier Road is just off Dudley Road in the Blakenhall area of Wolverhampton

A map showing where Napier Road is

Firefighters and medics at the scene

Emergency services at the scene

This was the scene in Wolverhampton as emergency services responded to the incident in Napier Road.

West Midlands Ambulance Service has been approached for comment.

Building 'collapses' in Wolverhampton

Emergency services are currently at the scene in Napier Road, Wolverhampton.

A West Midlands Fire Service spokesperson said: "We currently have three fire and rescue crews in Napier Road, Wolverhampton, where part of a building has apparently collapsed.

"The road is closed and some nearby properties on Dudley Road have been evacuated as a precaution.

"One man has been helped from the scene by firefighters but, at this stage, is not thought to be hurt."

[Tracie Crespo]

https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/119526-one-body-retrieved-south-c-co...

One Body Retrieved From The South C Collapsed Building

• by Maxwell Amunga on Sunday, 4 January 2026 - 3:26 pm

Rescue missions on the collapsed South C building undergoing on Sunday, January 4, 2025.

 

Rescue teams have successfully retrieved one body from the rubble of a collapsed 16-storey building in South C as the search for a second victim enters its third day.

The recovery operation, which began after the building collapsed along Muhoho Road on Friday, January 2, has been marked by caution and precision as multi-agency teams work tirelessly to locate the remaining victim.

The structure came down at approximately 5am, trapping at least two people beneath the debris and triggering an emergency response involving the Kenya Red Cross, the National Disaster Management Unit (NMDU), and the National Police Service.

Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang'o, described the incident as a tragic start to the year.

Lang'ata Member of Parliament Phelix Odiwuor alias Jalang'o during an interview on December 9, 2022.

  

"This is a tragic and unacceptable way to begin the year. At approximately 5:00 a.m. today, a 16-storey building under construction collapsed along Muhoho Road in South C, Lang'ata Constituency, leaving several people trapped beneath the rubble," Jalang'o said.

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino called for systemic reforms following the collapse.

"We demand stronger enforcement mechanisms in Nairobi City County to ensure that every structure meets the highest safety standards, not just those with connections. Lives cannot be rebuilt. But systems can," Babu said.

The Kenya Red Cross confirmed that the area has been cordoned off as search and rescue operations continue.

Authorities have raised concerns about a nearby building potentially collapsing due to structural movements caused by the incident.

NMDU said the safety of the neighbouring structure will be evaluated by the National Construction Authority (NCA) once response teams finish operations on the first and ground floors.

Residents have been advised to remain alert as a precaution while rescue efforts continue for the second trapped victim.

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino addressing constituents. 

Photo

 

Babu Owino

 

[Tracie Crespo]

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Landslip road closes for year-long safety works

7 hours ago

Stephen StaffordSouth of England

LDRS

Previous landslips have blocked the road between Melbury Abbas and Cann Common

A stretch of road affected by landslips has closed for stabilisation works, expected to take a year.

Dorset Council previously said there was a risk of a fatality on the C13 at Dinah's Hollow, near Shaftesbury, Dorset unless tree felling and stabilisation works went ahead.

The road will be closed between Boundary Road and the B3081, with access for residents and emergency services between Boundary Lane and West Lane.

The C13 is a key north-south route for Dorset. Previous landslips have completely blocked the road and concrete safety barriers are in place to mitigate any further collapse.

During the closure, a diversion route will be in place on the A350 but HGVs travelling southbound will be directed along the A30 to Shaftesbury then on to Stalbridge and the A357 to re-join the A350 south of Steepleton Bends.

Other measures, including one-way systems and temporary 20mph speed limits, will be in place to support the flow of traffic in villages affected by the diversions.

Jon Andrews, cabinet member for place services at Dorset Council, said: "This is a vital safety project to protect everyone who uses the C13 and to make sure this route remains resilient for the future.

"We recognise these works will affect travel, so we have reviewed all options and developed a comprehensive package of traffic management measures.

[Juan F Martinez]

Marrakech, Morocco — The local authorities in Marrakech reported that a 5-story building under construction, located in the Winter Neighborhood, completely collapsed in the early hours of Thursday, without recording any injuries or loss of life.

The local authorities indicated that the incident also caused a partial collapse of the building adjacent to the collapsed structure.

The local and security authorities intervened earlier on the night of Wednesday, December 31, 2025, after receiving information about cracks in the mentioned building, in order to evacuate it and the nearby shops and buildings, and to secure its surroundings.

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