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7 Die after suspended scaffold collapses in NW China

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Seven people have been confirmed dead after scaffolding collapsed on a 30 story building at a construction site in Xi’an NW China.

Twelve people was also buried under the scaffolding which fell from the 23rd floor after the supporting chains snapped

Five people was seriously injured and rushed to hospital.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.

 

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