Nine trapped in China building collapse

Nine workers were buried under the rubble of an under-construction building that partially collapsed in an east China city, Xinhua reported on Monday.

Nine workers were buried under the rubble of an under-construction building that partially collapsed in an east China city, Xinhua reported on Monday.

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Seven construction workers were rescued from the debris in an overnight operation by about 200 rescuers.

The incident occurred when the four-storeyed recreation centre for senior citizens in Wuxi city of eastern Jiangsu province partially collapsed.

All the rescued workers were taken to hospital.