At least six dead after 5-storey building collapses in Cairo

This is what remains of a five-story building that collapsed in the Egyptian capital Cairo on Tuesday. After a 24-hour search, emergency crews recovered the bodies of six people, including three children from the rubble. Seven others were taken to hospital with injuries, according to local media reports. Rescuers continue to search the debris on Wednesday for anyone still trapped. Neighbouring buildings have been evacuated as a precaution, while temporary steel supports have been installed to stabilise them and protect residents. The governorate says it's begun legal proceedings and is investigating the incident. Building collapses aren't uncommon in Egypt. Poor construction practices, inadequate maintenance and lax enforcement of building regulations have left many residential buildings unsafe. Authorities have sought to crack down on illegal construction and relocate residents from buildings at risk of collapse.