21 killed, including 8 children, in Gaza building collapse
A war-damaged building that was struck by an Israeli strike last year collapsed in Gaza, with rescuers saying dozens remain missing beneath the rubble.
A building in Gaza that had been hit by an Israeli strike last year has collapsed, killing at least 21 people including eight children, according to rescuers. Dozens of people are reported missing beneath the rubble.
The building had been housing approximately 10 families, according to sources cited by rescuers at the scene.
Sources
- Eight children among 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses, rescuers say — BBC News — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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