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Building collapse in eastern China leaves many dead

Building collapse in eastern China leaves many dead
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At least 17 people have been killed when a number of decrepit buildings collapsed in eastern China.

At least 17 people have been killed when a number of decrepit buildings collapsed in eastern China.

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Multiple China building collapse kills at least 17: Govt https://t.co/XzWQpGw24Z pic.twitter.com/9z9fhrwRx0

— AsiaOne (@sphasiaone) October 10, 2016

Rescuers say six survivors have been pulled from the rubble.

#ieWorld Building collapse in eastern China kills 17https://t.co/mMW0vFfT6v pic.twitter.com/krtP3RSdoP

— The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) October 10, 2016

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collapse, though poor construction methods are thought to be behind the tragedy.

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