Changsha building collapse
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The Changsha building collapse occurred on 29 April 2022 in the Wangcheng District, Changsha, Hunan, China.[1] The collapse killed 54 people.[2][3][4]
 Screenshot of an amateur video filming the collapse. | |
| Date | 29 April 2022 |
|---|---|
| Time | 12:24 (CST, UTC+8) |
| Location | Wangcheng District, Changsha, Hunan, China |
| Coordinates | 28.298864°N 112.873552°E |
| Cause | Under investigation |
| Deaths | 54 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 9 |
Rescue efforts
Emergency services were called at around noon local time shortly after the collapse.[citation needed] Rescue efforts took place from 29 April to 5 May; a total of 10 survivors were rescued, with the final survivor reportedly being rescued 131 hours after the collapse.[citation needed]
Response
Chinese authorities arrested nine people linked to the collapse.[5]
References
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