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Residential building collapses in Russia's Dagestan region due to flood loading
- Apr, 05, 2026
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- Russia, Makhachkala
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A multi-story residential building collapsed in Makhachkala, the capital of Russia’s Dagestan region, following severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall. According to the regional branch of the Eme...
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Morocco’s longest bridge takes shape in Laâyoune as construction advances
- Mar, 20, 2026
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Construction is progressing on what is set to become the longest bridge in Morocco. The structure, which will span approximately 1.7 kilometers across the Sakia El Hamra riverbed in the southern city...
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Central Bridge in Lawrence closed after fire raises structural safety concerns
- Feb, 17, 2026
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- United States, Massachusetts, Lawrence
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A heavily traveled bridge in Lawrence, Massachusetts, has been closed after officials raised concerns about possible structural damage, police said Tuesday. The Central Bridge, which carries both car...
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At least 14 killed after residential buildings collapse in Lebanon’s Tripoli
- Feb, 11, 2026
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- Lebanon, Tripoli
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At least 14 people have lost their lives, and several others have been injured after two connected buildings collapsed in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli, officials confirmed while on Monday, L...
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Türkiye completes major recovery effort 3 years after devastating 2023 earthquakes: $104 billion in direct economic losses and another $150 billion in indirect damage
- Feb, 06, 2026
- Earthquake Engineering Damage (Structural) Structural Failures Other Structural News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Natural Disasters/Phenomena Other News Seismic Effects Structural Stability Structural Behavior
- Turkey, Antakya
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said the powerful earthquakes that hit southern and eastern Türkiye on February 6, 2023, caused an estimated $104 billion in direct economic losses and another...
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Multiple structure collapses across Texoma due to ice weight
- Jan, 26, 2026
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- United States
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Whitesboro fire officials say the weight of the ice has surpassed what many buildings were designed to support, leading to several structural collapses across the Texoma region. Residents are being u...
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Construction crane collapses in Thailand: two fatalities were recorded
- Jan, 15, 2026
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- Thailand, Bangkok
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Two fatalities were recorded after a construction crane collapsed onto a highway in Thailand, just one day after another crane accident elsewhere in the country claimed 32 lives. The latest incident...
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Hussaini suspension bridge: Pakistan’s most dangerous crossing
- Jan, 04, 2026
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- Gilgit
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Around the world, there are remarkable examples of modern engineering that showcase human ingenuity. Towering bridges stretch across rivers and valleys, linking distant landscapes while maintaining h...
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Pinnacle SkyTower hits 100 floors, becoming Canada’s tallest building
- Nov, 23, 2025
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- Canada, Toronto
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Canada’s tallest building has officially hit a major milestone, reaching its 100th floor as it rises above Toronto’s downtown skyline from its waterfront location at 1 Yonge St. This week, reporters...
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Southampton council proposed £100m plan to replace aging Northam Rail Bridge with two new structures
- Nov, 14, 2025
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- United Kingdom, Southampton
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A city council has unveiled plans to replace a 117-year-old road bridge in Southampton with two newly built structures. Officials say the existing Northam Rail Bridge, a single-lane crossing on the A...
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