At least 17 killed in Dar es Salaam as rescue operation continues to dig out those still feared trapped in rubble, SIA reports quoting Aljazeera.
The death toll from the collapse of a building in Tanzania's commercial capital Dar es Salaam has climbed to 17, a senior government official has said.
The building of more than 12 storeys, which had been under construction, collapsed on Friday morning near a mosque in the Kariakoo district around the city centre.
"Eighteen people survived the collapse of the building, but the search for more survivors continues," Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Said Meck Sadick, confirming the latest death toll, said.
He said that the rescue operation had run through the night and would continue until everyone was accounted for.
"There is still a lot of work to be done. There is a lot of rubble that still has to be removed."
Several cars were crushed by falling masonry.
Jakaya Kikwete, the Tanzanian president, who visited the scene on Friday, ordered authorities to take action against responsible parties.
Police officials said four suspects had been arrested, including the building owner and contractor.
"I thought there was an earthquake and then I heard screaming. The whole building fell on itself," witness Musa Mohamed said.
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