A building collapse has resulted in significant loss of life, with 19 people killed and 25 injured. The building, which housed several families, was known to be unstable due to prior damage. The collapse occurred overnight, catching residents off guard as they slept.
Rescuers are working to dig through the rubble to reach dozens more who were inside. The incident has highlighted the perilous living conditions in the area. The majority of the dead are women and children, with at least 13 reported among the fatalities.
Further details are available from the source. The full extent of the damage and loss of life is still being determined, with the toll expected to rise as more bodies are recovered from the wreckage.
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