Key takeaways:
- At least four people are believed to be trapped under the rubble of a building that collapsed following an explosion in Marseille, France.
- Rescue efforts are being hindered by a fire deep within the rubble.
- More than 100 firefighters and rescue workers are on the scene and the French government has promised to provide all necessary resources to aid in the rescue efforts.
At least four people are believed to be trapped under the rubble of a building that collapsed following an explosion in Marseille, France, early Sunday morning.
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said that between four and 10 people may be buried under the debris, but rescue efforts are being hindered by a fire deep within the rubble. Darmanin visited the site and determined that at least four people lived in the building.
The building collapsed before 1 a.m. and more than 100 firefighters and rescue workers are on the scene. Efforts are being complicated by the dangerous situation on the ground with rubble having to be removed before the fire can be fully put out.
Marseille Mayor Benoît Payan said that a “violent explosion” at around 12:30am local time is believed to be the cause of the collapse. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
The tragedy has shocked the city of Marseille and the nation of France. The French government has promised to provide all necessary resources to aid in the rescue efforts.
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