The death toll from a residential building collapse in Fez, northern Morocco, has risen to 15 people, officials confirmed on Friday.
Emergency crews recovered additional victims from the rubble, while five others were injured in the incident, according to local authorities.
The five-storey building, located in the Jnan Jroudi neighbourhood of the Ain Naqbi district, suddenly crumbled, sending shockwaves through the surrounding area.
Dust and debris engulfed nearby streets as residents fled in panic, fearing further structural failures in adjacent buildings.
Rescue operations have now been concluded after search teams cleared the site of possible survivors beneath the wreckage.
Authorities evacuated four neighbouring buildings as a precautionary measure amid concerns over wider structural instability.
An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the collapse, though officials have yet to provide any explanation.
No official statement has been issued regarding the underlying factors behind the disaster that unfolded without warning.
State media had earlier reported a lower toll of 11 deaths before figures were revised upward as recovery efforts progressed.
The tragedy has cast a heavy shadow over Fez, where questions now mount over urban safety and building standards.