Building collapses in Egypt; residents trapped

Egypt's official news agency says a seven-storey building has collapsed in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria.

The Middle East News Agency reported on Sunday that an unspecified number of residents are trapped under rubble, in the neighbourhood of Sidi Gaber in the coastal city.

No reports on casualties were immediately available.

Alexandria witnessed several deadly building collapses this year including a January 16 incident involving an eight-storey apartment building that left at least 25 dead.

Violations of building specifications are rampant in Egypt and are blamed for the frequent collapses.