5 killed in building collapse in China

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Press Trust of India Beijing
Last Updated : Dec 04 2016 | 9:57 AM IST
At least five persons have been killed and four others injured after a factory building collapsed on the outskirts of eastern China's Shandong province.
The collapse occurred yesterdayin Baigudui Village of Jinan City. Nine people were trapped under debris when the accident happened.
The building was part of a privately-run factory under renovation.
So far rescuers have found seven people, with three killed and the other four have been sent to a hospital.
The bodies of the remaining two were found later as rescue operations have ended today.
The injured are in a stable condition, according to local authorities.
Police have detained those involved in the accident for questioning and an investigation is underway.

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First Published: Dec 04 2016 | 9:57 AM IST

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