Tanzania: Old Age Blamed for Zanzibar Building Collapse

Zanzibar — POLICE and Fire Department officials in Zanzibar said that old age and the poor condition of the historic building in Stone town contributed to its collapse last Wednesday.

No casualties were reported. Both the police and the fire rescue division confirmed that although the accident occurred during day time, fortunately there was no death and nobody was injured. "However, the debris blocked one of the main narrow roads in Stone town.

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