More than 80 people have been rescued following the incident in Dar es Salaam, the country's president said on Sunday.Many remain trapped in the structure and are being handed supplies of oxygen, water and glucose through gaps in the rubble.Twenty-six of the injured remain in hospital, she said.Pictures from the scene showed a huge pile of debris from the destroyed building, the collapse of which also damaged overhead electricity wires.
Seven people were lifted out of the building's basement on Sunday morning. Heavy machinery including cranes have been brought in to assist with the operation. Authorities 'won’t rest until we have made sure we have been able to rescue each and every person or soul who is trapped in the rubble', Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa.