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At least nine dead after apartment building collapse in Cairo

  • A 5-story apartment building collapsed in Cairo's Hadayek el Kobba neighborhood.
  • The collapse was likely caused by illegal construction and poor maintenance.
  • At least nine people were killed, according to Egyptian state media.
  • Rescue workers searched for survivors and evacuated nearby buildings.
  • Building collapses are common in Egypt due to shoddy construction standards.
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