At least 8 dead in hotel collapse in eastern China; 9 remain missing

Authorities say at least eight people have died and 9 remained missing in a hotel collapse in Suzhou city in eastern China

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1 min read Last Updated : Jul 13 2021 | 9:06 AM IST

Authorities say at least eight people have died and 9 remained missing in a hotel collapse in Suzhou city in eastern China. The hotel building collapsed Monday afternoon, the Suzhou government said.

Rescuers used cranes, ladders, metal cutters and search dogs to look for survivors. Twenty-three people were trapped. Five have been rescued.

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First Published: Jul 13 2021 | 9:06 AM IST

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