المملكة: Urgent: Infrastructure Projects Center in Riyadh: Partial collapse next to one of the buildings as a result of excavation work
Explain The Riyadh Region Infrastructure Projects Center (RIPC) said that at exactly twenty-two minutes in the afternoon on Friday, January 25, 2026, a report was received indicating that a serious collapse had occurred in one of the main streets north of the capital, Riyadh.
Immediately, the center’s monitoring teams went to the site in full coordination with the relevant authorities. It turned out that the incident occurred within the scope of a site for the construction of a building, and the excavation work resulted in a partial collapse of the soil, the impact of which extended to the parallel street. As a result, a number of infrastructure assets were affected and one of the water pipes broke, which led to the accumulation of large quantities of water at the site.
Containing the effects of the accident
The center confirmed that the services provided to the final beneficiaries are stable and without any interruption, and the concerned service authorities directly activated their approved emergency plans, which contributed to containing the effects of the accident and ensuring the continuity of the flow of services. The site was also secured and the affected assets were immediately isolated.
The Riyadh Region Infrastructure Projects Center appreciated the great efforts. Made by the Riyadh Municipality, the General Traffic Department, the Saudi Electricity Company, and the National Water Company.
The Center praised the high readiness they showed, the integration of roles, and the quick response that contributed effectively to reducing the effects of the accident.
The Center reiterated its organizational and coordination role, and its ongoing partnership with government and service agencies, while the Center is keen to protect infrastructure assets and follow up work on the field to ensure the implementation of safety requirements and enhance the efficiency of infrastructure work. Infrastructure.
The Center receives reports and complaints related to infrastructure work in the Riyadh region 24 hours a day via the unified number (19909), in addition to the Center’s application (MIPC) via smart devices, as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of the infrastructure, continuity of services, and improve the quality of life in the Riyadh region.
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