A sudden and alarming incident occurred in the Bensouda area of Fes today, as the sunshade of a café located in front of the Zouagha district council headquarters collapsed onto passersby.
According to eyewitnesses, the collapse of the sunshade, belonging to a café in a vital location in the area, caused a state of panic among pedestrians who were present at the scene.
The extent of the damage caused by the incident, and whether it resulted in physical injuries among passersby, or the severity of those injuries, remains unclear.
The area where the incident occurred experiences heavy pedestrian traffic, especially at this time of day, raising concerns about the possibility of serious injuries.
Local authorities and security personnel rushed to the scene immediately after the incident, where they began their procedures to inspect the incident, and opened an investigation to determine its causes and circumstances, and to assign responsibilities.
This incident raises questions about the extent to which cafes and commercial establishments adhere to safety standards, and about the need to intensify oversight of these institutions to ensure the safety of citizens.