3 killed in building collapse in Alexandria

At least three persons were killed and as many injured in a building collapse in Egypt's northern city of Alexandria.

The three-storey building collapsed last night and also caused a partial damage to another neighbouring building, a security source said.

Two of the deceased persons were street vendors who were living in the ground floor of the collapsed building, vetogate website reported.

Alexandria is prone to building collapses due to several factors, including illegal extensions and corruption between officials and landlords in regulating the housing within heavily-populated areas.