Collapsed building with floors stacked on top of each other

Eastleigh building tragedy highlights risks of pancake collapse

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This report discusses the dangers associated with 'pancake collapse,' where floors fall onto each other, trapping individuals under heavy concrete slabs. The phenomenon complicates rescue operations, as seen in the recent Eastleigh building tragedy. The analysis underscores the challenges faced by emergency responders in such structural failures.

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