At least 28 people were killed when the compound wall of a state-run liquor shop collapsed in Tirupur town, 70 km from Coimbatore, on Wednesday evening. Police sources said the 15-feet tall compound wall was recently erected by a hosiery unit.
Police said rescue efforts were on and there could be people trapped under the debris.

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Investigations were on into the cause of the mishap.
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