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08:05, 22-Jul-2017
5 dead after building collapses in Shanghai
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Updated at 8:00 a.m. BJT
As of 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, the rescue operation ended with six people rescued – five have been confirmed dead and one person is receiving medical treatment, local media released.
Updated at 7:20 a.m. BJT
Four people died after a three-story building collapsed in Shanghai's Jiading district on Friday afternoon, Xinhua reported citing local officials.
As of 10:00 p.m. on Friday, four out of the six rescued people died after receiving medical treatment.
The incident happened at around 3:50 p.m. on Friday.
Rescue operation and an investigation into the cause of the accident are underway.
Rescue scene at the site of the incident on Jul 21, 2017. /VCG Photo
Rescue scene at the site of the incident on Jul 21, 2017. /VCG Photo
Updated at 7:40 p.m. BJT
Two people were killed and one child was rescued after a building in Shanghai's Jiading district collapsed on Friday afternoon.
According to reports, the two adults died en route to the hospital.
The rescued child is currently receiving medical treatment.
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