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House collapses in TP HCM, three trapped

A mezzanine floor inside a house in Phu Nhuan ward unexpectedly collapsed, trapping three people on the ground floor. Police rescued the victims on the afternoon of 28/9.

On the afternoon of 28/9, a house collapse in an alley on Truong Sa street, Phu Nhuan ward, TP HCM, trapped three family members. The incident occurred around 4 PM when the mezzanine floor of the approximately 50 square meter house unexpectedly gave way, pinning the individuals on the ground floor.

Police rescue victims from the collapsed house. Photo: Minh Nghiem

Neighbors quickly discovered the incident and rushed to assist. However, due to the substantial amount of furniture and heavy debris, they were unable to free the victims.

Items after the mezzanine floor collapsed. Photo: Minh Nghiem

Numerous officers from Fire and Rescue Police Team Area 17 promptly arrived at the scene. Utilizing specialized equipment, authorities carefully lifted the collapsed structure to extract the three trapped individuals. They were immediately transported to Thong Nhat Hospital for emergency medical treatment.

Dinh Van

By VnExpress: https://vnexpress.net/sap-nha-o-tp-hcm-3-nguoi-mac-ket-5125900.html

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