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Death toll rises to 5 in Shanghai demolition accident

(Xinhua)    09:48, July 23, 2017
Death toll rises to 5 in Shanghai demolition accident
(Photo/China News Service)

The death toll has risen to five after an accident during the demolition of a multi-story building in Shanghai Friday afternoon, the local government said Saturday.

Six people were pulled from debris, however, five of them later died in hospital. The sixth victim remains in a serious condition.

The accident occurred when a multi-story building in Jiading District was being demolished and fell onto a neighboring hotel.

The rescue mission ended early Saturday and an investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.

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