At least 17 people have been killed after a multi-storey building collapsed in the centre of the main Tanzanian city of Dar es Salaam on Friday morning, according to a local official.
Commissioner Saidi Meck Sadick said 18 people had survived.
He added that the search for other survivors was continuing.
Earlier reports said some 45 people, including construction workers, residents and children from a Koranic school, were missing.
Commissioner Saidi Meck Sadick said 18 people had survived.
He added that the search for other survivors was continuing.
Earlier reports said some 45 people, including construction workers, residents and children from a Koranic school, were missing.