collapse
7 Nov 2019
The one person trapped in the rubble of a two-story building that collapsed in Ikoyi has been brought out dead while four others are injured.
24 Jun 2019
Three people have been confirmed killed in a building collapse in Cambodia. The building was under construction in the resort town of Sihanoukville which has seen a boom in hotels and casinos.
17 May 2019
A building collapse in Shanghai claimed several lives after around 20 people were trapped under the rubble. Over 150 rescue workers raced to pull the survivors to safety from the former Mercedes dealership.
30 Mar 2019
Five signs to look out for when a building is about to collapse.
30 Jan 2019
Brazilian authorities have stepped up their investigation into a dam collapse that killed scores of people. Rescue workers have continued their search for survivors as the death toll has continued to rise.
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