13-02-2025
Bahrain: Two Dead in a Building Collapse in Arad
The body of a 66-year-old Bahraini has been recovered from under the rubble of the collapsed building in Arad, bringing the total number of fatalities to two. Rescue operations are still ongoing as authorities work tirelessly to search for any remaining survivors.
The collapse, which was caused by a gas cylinder explosion, resulted in severe structural damage to the two-story building that housed a restaurant and a commercial store.
At 7:40 PM, the main operations room received an emergency call reporting the explosion, which led to the building's collapse. Major General Dr. Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Deputy Chief of Public Security, stated, 'We hope that no more injuries or fatalities occur. Our staff are still searching under the debris.'
Casualties and Rescue EffortsAccording to the latest updates:
Two people have died in the others sustained injuries and are receiving treatment at King Hamad individuals were rescued from under the Civil Defense deployed 38 personnel and seven fire engines to manage the rescue efforts and ensure public LaunchedAuthorities have summoned the owner of the collapsed building and launched an investigation to determine the circumstances and causes of the explosion. Legal proceedings will be carried out to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Eyewitness AccountsLocal residents and passersby described the terrifying moment of the collapse.
'We were sitting at home when we suddenly heard a loud explosion. We rushed outside to understand what had happened. It was shocking to see a building completely collapsed,' an eyewitness told Alayam reporters.
