At least 12 killed in Gaza apartment building collapse

At least 12 people, including children, died in the collapse of a residential building in the Gaza Strip. This was reported by the BBC, citing rescue services and local authorities. Dozens are still missing.

The incident occurred in the area of Tal al-Hawa city of Gaza. According to the TV channel, the house was damaged during hostilities in the enclave. Despite warnings that the building was unsafe, about 10 families lived in it.

Among the dead were five children. 14 Gazans were injured. Under the rubble may be about 100 people, Reuters writes, citing the civil defense of the Gaza Strip, controlled by Hamas.

Civil defense officials said they initially had to work with their bare hands because of restrictions imposed by Israel on the import of equipment into the Gaza Strip. After a while it was possible to connect heavy equipment.