A 13-story building that housed vacationers collapsed in Egyptleaving many people buried under the rubble.

The building located in the north of the city of Alexandria, Egypt suffered a catastrophic collapse this morning.

The exact number of people trapped under the rubble is unknown.

Rescue teams are still investigating the scenetrying to locate survivors and clear the debris.

According to the first information, four bystanders were injured in the collapse and taken to hospitals.

The building dates from the 70s and the demolition of the 13th floor had been ordered because there was a risk of collapse.